Closing the genomics gap: How to improve indigenous health DW 08/12/2024
Briefly

We share 99.9% of human DNA, but the 0.1% that differs reveals why we have different health outcomes, impacting disease development and treatment responses.
Over 80% of genetics studies focus on European descent, leaving a genomics gap that hinders understanding genetic basis in diverse populations.
Research on indigenous populations in Latin America shows significant genetic differences impacting medication responses, highlighting the importance of considering diversity in healthcare.
Genetic differences within supposedly homogeneous ethnic groups like indigenous peoples of the Americas can be as significant as those between different continents.
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