The “pangenome,” which collated genetic sequences from 47 people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, could greatly expand the reach of personalized medicine.
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The expanded genetic reference, created by a research team that includes Yale scientists, will inform medical advances that benefit all ancestry groups.
A more accurate and inclusive edition of our genetic code was published Wednesday, marking a major step toward a deeper understanding of human biology and personalized medicine for people from a wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds.