Genomics for the world

Medical genomics has focused almost entirely on those of European descent. Other ethnic groups must be studied to ensure that more people benefit, say Carlos D. Bustamante, Esteban González Burchard and Francisco M. De La Vega.

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Published in:Nature (London) 2011-07, Vol.475 (7355), p.163-165
Main Authors: Bustamante, Carlos D., De La Vega, Francisco M., Burchard, Esteban G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Diabetes
Emigrants and Immigrants - statistics & numerical data
Europe - ethnology
Genealogy
Genetic research
Genetic variance
Genetic Variation - genetics
Genetics, Medical - statistics & numerical data
Genetics, Medical - trends
Genome, Human - genetics
Genome-Wide Association Study
Genomes
Genomics - statistics & numerical data
Genomics - trends
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humans
Japanese Americans
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority Groups - statistics & numerical data
Multiculturalism & pluralism
multidisciplinary
Mutation
Race
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Statistical methods
Studies
White People - genetics
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Summary:Medical genomics has focused almost entirely on those of European descent. Other ethnic groups must be studied to ensure that more people benefit, say Carlos D. Bustamante, Esteban González Burchard and Francisco M. De La Vega.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/475163a