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A variable genome

The human genome is remarkably similar between different people, but small differences can have big impacts. What are these variations, and how are they uncovered?

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The numbers game: Copy number variation and diversity
A map of copy number variation in the human genome shows that we are genetically more diverse than expected. 17/04/07
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Haplotype mapping ethics
The International HapMap Project has been mindful of the social and ethical implications of the map from its inception. 20/03/03
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Joining forces: Towards a haplotype map of the human genome
A new map of human variation will greatly aid research on the genetic origins of disease. 20/03/03