International Scientists Collect New Reference Genomes
The International Community of Scientists, with the support of the US National Institutes of Health, has recently collected a new collection of reference genomes. This collection provides information based on 94 samples from 47 individuals representing populations from around the world. The participants have greatly contributed to expanding the data on human genetic diversity, supplementing the initial project completed in 2003. [1]
The creation of this collection involved researchers from various universities and scientific centers. Scientists from the University of Washington, for instance, played a significant role by evaluating existing data and searching for new options. Specialists from the University of California in Santa Cruz focused on identifying mutation patterns, while a group from the Sanger Institute in the UK contributed to filling gaps in the assembly of the genome. The collaborative effort is referred to as the “Consortium of the Reference Pangenome of Man.” [2]
The concept of Reference Pangenome involves analyzing multiple populations to understand the genetic diversity across species. [2]
The collection will continue to be expanded with the genetic material of other ethnic and racial groups, aiming to capture the most common variations. The results of this initiative have been published in reputable scientific journals such as Nature, alongside other related research. The foundation for this extensive endeavor is the well-established work known as “Human Gene.” [1]
This new collection of reference genomes has already enabled scientists to make breakthrough discoveries that were previously impossible using the older reference sequences. The advancement in genetic research is expected to have a profound impact on various scientific disciplines. [3]
References:
[1] Nature: Reference Genomes Collection
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