The African continent is regarded as the cradle of modern humans and African genomes
contain more genetic variation than those from any other continent, yet only a fraction of the …

Given the importance of Africa to studies of human origins and disease susceptibility,
detailed characterization of African genetic diversity is needed. The African Genome …

A deeper appreciation of the complex architecture of African genomes is critical to the global
effort to understand human history, biology and differential distribution of disease by …

Abstract The African Diaspora in the Western Hemisphere represents one of the largest
forced migrations in history and had a profound impact on genetic diversity in modern …

Abstract The Southern African Human Genome Programme is a national initiative that
aspires to unlock the unique genetic character of southern African populations for a better …

The lack of representation of diverse ancestral backgrounds in genomic research is well-
known, and the resultant scientific and ethical limitations are becoming increasingly …

Genomic studies in African populations provide unique opportunities to understand disease
etiology, human diversity, and population history. In the largest study of its kind, comprising …

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North African populations are distinct from sub-Saharan Africans based on cultural,
linguistic, and phenotypic attributes; however, the time and the extent of genetic divergence …

Genome-wide studies of African populations have the potential to reveal powerful insights
into the evolution of our species, as these diverse populations have been exposed to …