African genomics research is growing: What countries are doing to connect genetic data and health care

LearningWire.com brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Much of what scientists know about how genetic differences affect health comes from studying populations outside Africa. This matters because genetic information is increasingly being used to understand disease, interpret genetic tests and, in some cases, guide treatment.

Much of what scientists know about how genetic differences affect health comes from studying populations outside Africa. This matters because genetic information is increasingly being used to understand disease, interpret genetic tests and, in some cases, guide treatment. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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