"Uncovering 275 Million New Genetic Variants in Precision Medicine Data"
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has uncovered over 275 million new genetic variants in a study of 245,000 Americans, with nearly 4 million linked to higher risks of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. This data, part of the 'All of Us' project, aims to build one of the largest genetic databases in the world by including diverse populations, particularly those from minority backgrounds. The findings could lead to new drug targets and treatments for specific populations, and help refine tools for assessing disease risk.