Open AccessGenomics in Africa: Avoiding Past Pitfalls
Author(s) -
Matt Kaplan
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
cell
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 26.304
H-Index - 776
eISSN - 1097-4172
pISSN - 0092-8674
DOI - 10.1016/j.cell.2011.09.018
Subject(s) - genomics , biology , indigenous , inheritance (genetic algorithm) , data science , genetics , genome , ecology , computer science , gene
A landmark genomics project is taking shape in Africa that shifts the power and prominence to local scientists. If successful, the program will offer valuable insights into the inheritance of common diseases and reshape the paradigm of foreign-funded research.
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