People’s avatars and DNA structure on world map. Current human reference genomes do not account for genetic diversity. RNA sequencing uncovered the extent of ancestry bias in transcriptomics.

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Human Transcriptome Maps Exclude Most Populations. Scientists Decoded Just How Much.

Sequencing diverse populations revealed over 41,000 transcripts missing in Eurocentric references, exposing ancestry bias that limits insights into global disease risk.

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A Multi-Ancestry Analysis Reveals Novel Obesity-Related Genes

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India Maps Genomic Diversity with Nationwide Project

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Genetic Variant Classification: Challenges and Advancements

The Scientist | | 6 min read

a black wolf and a gray wolf follow a third gray wolf, whose head is tilted back to watch, as they trot through a snowy background, with light colored, barren trees in the background.

Black and Gray Wolf Pairings Stem Disease, Stabilize Population: Study

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Different Genes Influence Lifespan in Male and Female Mice

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 3 min read

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Are We In the Midst of a Silent Mass Extinction?

Andy Carstens | | 7 min read

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Corals Upend Longstanding Idea About Genetic Inheritance

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 4 min read

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Q&A: Whole Genomes of 150,000 Britons Reveal Novel Genetic Variants

Sophie Fessl, PhD | | 5 min read

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World’s Largest Organism Discovered Underwater

Andy Carstens | | 2 min read

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Science Snapshot: Down but Not Out

Lisa Winter | | 2 min read

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Genome Pioneer Deborah Nickerson Dies at 67

Amanda Heidt | | 3 min read

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