International group of researchers assert importance of diversity in genomics research
(WorldNews Health)

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 Broadening diversity among participants in human genomics research will maximize its potential to discover causes and possible treatments of diseases, requiring thoughtful study design and methodological considerations, write members of an international genomics consortium in the journal Cell. In the journal`s Oct. 10 issue, a working group in the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium examined the scientific and ethical benefits of including underrepresented groups in genomics research and provides guidance on strategy for analyzing such data. The consortium of scientists is dedicated to conducting analyses of genomic-wide genetic data with a focus on psychiatric disorders....