GenoGra reposted this
Even though 99.6% of our genome sequences are the same, there are slight differences in each person’s genome. These differences are called genomic variants. Out of the 6 billion letters in our genomes, each of us has around 4 to 5 million genomic variants! These variants could either be unique to us or show up in other people’s genomes as well. Researchers have recently completed a human pangenome reference sequence, representing more global diversity! Human populations from different ancestries have some of their own genomic variants. By having a larger reference genome that better represents different populations, researchers will be able to identify more genomic variants that can provide insights into health and disease to benefit all populations. Learn more about genomic variants and the #HumanPangenome! https://lnkd.in/eBNF7SXJ
I actually thought it was one of those cool professors or institutis on my page, but when I recognized that it was NIH I gasped. I like these kind of posts 😂
Useful tips
I need daily posts like this. Truly brilliant.
Insightful!
I agree
Very cool! Everyone has genetic variances that make them who they are. In athletics, we can use some of these differences to our advantage, because no one else has them.