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Ground-Breaking Genetics Library Finally Represents the Whole of Humanity

The pangenome comprises sequences of genomes from 47 people, highlighting identical and varying stretches of genetic material to help identify mutations.

Inverse · May 10, 2023

The human genome needs updating. But how do we make it fair?

Healthcare’s standard genome is mostly based on one American. As we enter the era of personalised medicine, this bias has drawbacks for much of the world’s population

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023

Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome

Scientists say they have finally assembled the full genetic blueprint for human life, adding the missing pieces to a puzzle nearly completed two decades ago

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022