"Revamped Human Genome Promises More Equitable and Diverse Disease Detection and Treatment"
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Scientists have published a new, more inclusive collection of reference human genome sequences, called pangenome reference, which includes genome sequences of 47 people from across the globe. The new reference map will help scientists to more accurately identify genetic variations related to disease and eventually develop more personalized care that is tailored to an individual's DNA. The pangenome uses advanced computational techniques to align all the genome sequences and fill in gaps left by the original reference by adding more than 100 million new DNA letters.
Topics:science#disease#genetic-variations#human-genome#personalized-care#research#science-and-technology
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