A Call For Equity In Genomics Research

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English - November 12, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 5.7K ratings
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In the future, genomic research could lead to new treatments for human disease. It turns the data in our DNA into a global commodity. But historically, minoritized communities have been left out of this research. Keolu Fox is a genome scientist trying to change that and advocate for a more equitable approach when Indigenous and other underrepresented communities do participate.

Read Keolu's paper, "The Illusion of Inclusion", in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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