A study published in Science reveals that Brazil's complex ancestry has resulted in over 8.7 million previously undocumented genetic variants. Analyzing the genomes of over 2,700 Brazilian individuals, researchers found more than 30,000 variants that could impact health, thereby filling research gaps that predominantly feature white European populations. Lygia V. Pereira, a key researcher, underscores the significance of this data, as it represents a unique blend of Indigenous, African, and European genetic contributions that have shaped Brazil's population, offering insights into its extensive genetic diversity.
This study uncovers 8.7 million undocumented genetic variants in Brazil, filling a significant gap in genetic research, particularly for diverse and complex populations.
Understanding Brazil's genetic landscape offers unprecedented insight into the intermingled ancestries of its people, revealing over 30,000 health-related variants previously unrecorded.
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