학술논문

Closing the Gaps in Genomic Research
Document Type
Source
Trends in Genetics. 37(2):104-106
Subject
Africa
admixture
human health
population genomics
selection
whole-genome
Language
English
ISSN
0168-9525
Abstract
Despite Africa's central role in the origin of our species, our knowledge of the genomic diversity in Africa is remarkably sparse. A recent publication by Choudhury et al. underscores the scientific imperative for a broader characterisation of African genomic diversity to better understand demographic history and improve global human health.