Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Are polymorphisms near TBX5 and GDF7 associated with increased risk for Barrett 's esophagus?
Answer: We identified 2 loci associated with risk of BE and provided data to support a further locus. The genes we found to be associated with risk for BE encode transcription factors involved in thoracic, diaphragmatic, and esophageal development or proteins involved in the inflammatory response.
Output (English): yes