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. 2021 Feb;590(7845):209-211.
doi: 10.1038/d41586-021-00313-7.

Sequence three million genomes across Africa

Ambroise Wonkam

Sequence three million genomes across Africa

Ambroise Wonkam. Nature. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Capture the full scope of variation to improve health care, equity and medical research globally.

Keywords: Genomics; Research management.

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Christian Happi at Redeemer’s University in Ede, Nigeria, plans to sequence human genomes.
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Xhosa women in Qunu, South Africa. Rare mutations exist in people with Xhosa ancestry.
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