While current maps of the human genome provide researchers with a wealth of information, many argue that they do not adequately capture humanity’s vast diversity.Now, a team are trying to build a more complete and representative map that shows the varieties of sequence that can be found in different populations. However, given the failings of other projects, some geneticists focused on the needs of Indigenous communities are wary of the initiative.This is an audio version of our Feature: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00726-y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A more-inclusive genome project aims to capture all of human diversity</a><hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Audio long-read: A more-inclusive genome project aims to capture all of human diversity

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