The Evolution of Bacterial Genome Sequencing

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The concept of a pan genome traces back to the study of abacter m known as strepta coccus a galacti, which can cause deadly infections in newborns. Scientists analyzing six strains of the bacterium published a paper in two thousand and five trying to capture all of the microbes genetic nuances. It was a tricky task because bacteria swap and share bits of diana even with other species. But what it lacks in dynamics, the human genome makes up for in length and repetition.

While current maps of the human genome provide researchers with a wealth of information, many argue that they do not adequately capture humanity’s vast diversity.

Now, a team are trying to build a more complete and representative map that shows the varieties of sequence that can be found in different populations. However, given the failings of other projects, some geneticists focused on the needs of Indigenous communities are wary of the initiative.

This is an audio version of our Feature: A more-inclusive genome project aims to capture all of human diversity

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