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Human Diversity, Ancient Tool Use, Deep Sea Discoveries
Mar 29, 2024
Scientists discuss major genetic discoveries from a database, recreate stone age tools for study, and reveal deep sea findings. New genetic markers linked to type 2 diabetes, tool functions from 30,000 years ago, uncharted marine life near Chile
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- A massive database of human genomes reveals millions of new genetic variants, including those from underrepresented groups.
- Replicas of Stone Age tools suggest advanced woodworking techniques, challenging assumptions about ancient human capabilities.
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The All of Us Research Program and New Genetic Discoveries
The All of Us Research Program aims to collect genomic and health data from over a million people. With almost 250,000 genomes gathered, researchers have identified over 275 million new genetic markers. This vast database addresses the lack of representation of minority racial or ethnic groups in previous genetic studies, improving the accuracy of genetic tests and risk assessments for various conditions.
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