Longreed sequencing would require more money, and not everyone was keen to deploy it. Jarvis recalls feeling frustrated by some of the debates. The pan genome effort has already completed around 70 detailed genomes. It aims to finish tilemer to tilemere versions of all 350 by the end of the grant in mid 20 24.
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.
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