Diversity in Genetic Research Is Key to Enhancing Treatment of Chronic Diseases in Africa - Technology Networks

Researchers have used genetic data from 1.4 million people of diverse ancestry across sub-Saharan Africa to investigate how the use of diverse and representative data can impact our ability to predict risk of disease.

The lack of diversity in genomic research could mean Africans are missing out on potential life-changing care for chronic health disorders, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine. Gen… [+5449 chars]

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