It’s a Huge, Dangerous Mistake That Africans Are Underrepresented in Genetics Research

Fast Company - The article addresses the medical field's lack of genetic data from African populations. Geoffrey Siwo, a TED Fellow and research associate at Geisel, is quoted saying that the lack of data significantly limits the understanding of diseases around the world. The article also mentions that Siwo, Third Century Professor of Genetics Jason Moore, and Professor of Genetics Scott Williams, have launched a project that aims to correct this imbalance. Read more...