Video: The Ambitious Project To Prepare a Library of Genomes of the Human Species – The Wire Science

In 2003, biologists created the first ever human genome sequence. The 3 billion DNA letter sequence, called the reference genome, was mostly made up of DNA donated from people in the city of Buffalo, New York. So far, when clinicians and researchers study an individuals genome, they compare it to the reference genome to identify differences. But can you compare all of humanity to one genome? No, because one reference genome does not convey the genomic diversity of the human species. We need many reference genomes a pangenome. This monumental undertaking is already taking place and is poised to redefine the future of genomic research and human health.

This video was co-produced by Massive Science and NIH/NHGRI.

Presented by the National Human Genome Research InstituteDirection and animation by Rosanna WanNarration by Dr Shawntel OkonkwoSound + music by SkillbardScript by Harriet Bailey and Prabarna GangulyProducer Harriet BaileySenior producer Nadja OerteltExecutive producer Prabarna GangulyProduced for and supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute

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