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Greater genetic diversity is needed in human pluripotent stem cell models

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  • Sulagna Ghosh

    (Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
    Harvard University)

  • Ralda Nehme

    (Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
    Harvard University)

  • Lindy E. Barrett

    (Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
    Harvard University)

Abstract

While there are a growing number of human pluripotent stem cell repositories, genetic diversity remains limited in most collections and studies. Here, we discuss the importance of incorporating diverse ancestries in these models to improve equity and accelerate biological discovery.

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  • Sulagna Ghosh & Ralda Nehme & Lindy E. Barrett, 2022. "Greater genetic diversity is needed in human pluripotent stem cell models," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-022-34940-z
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34940-z
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