Pangenome: The Future of Precision Medicine
With a more inclusive reference data set, scientists and doctors can more easily spot clinically relevant genetic variants.
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With a more inclusive reference data set, scientists and doctors can more easily spot clinically relevant genetic variants.
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A group of scientists have debuted a more inclusive human genome reference which should help scientists better understand human biology.
New genome sequencing effort captures much greater human diversity.
The “pangenome,” which collated genetic sequences from 47 people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, could greatly expand the reach of personalized medicine.