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Toward building a comprehensive human pan-genome: The SEN-GENOME project.
American journal of human genetics - 3 Oct 2024
Gaye Amadou, Sene Andrea Regina G, Gadji Macoura, Deme Alioune, Cisse Aynina, Ndiaye Rokhaya
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The human reference genome (GRCh38), primarily sourced from individuals of European descent, falls short in capturing the vast genetic diversity across global populations. Efforts to diversify the reference genome face challenges in accessibility and representation, exacerbating the scarcity of African genomic data crucial for studying diseases prevalent in these populations. Sherman et al. proposed constructing...
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