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New genome sequencing sheds light on diversity in Africa – Yahoo Lifestyle Australia

Analysis of the genomes of hundreds of people from across Africa has shed light on ancient migrations and modern susceptibility and resistance to disease, revealing…

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Analysis of the genomes of hundreds of people from across Africa has shed light on ancient migrations and modern susceptibility and resistance to disease, revealing unexpected genetic diversity.
The genome is often described as the body’s instruction manual, and whole-genome sequencing involves effectively reading the billions of DNA bases in an individual.
New research on sequences from more than 400 people from the African continent is part of an attempt to address an imbalance in the genetic…

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