The genomes of thousands of Britons have been used to identify scarce genetic varients that raise the risk of illnesses including heart disease and obesityThe DNA of thousands of British people has been read and made available to researchers around the world to boost the search for genetic causes of disease.
The genomes of 4000 healthy people are being shared with international scientists,along with detailed information on the participants’ height, weight, or blood pressure,cholesterol levels and 60 other medical measurements.
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Source: theguardian.com