A global imbalance in reference genomes: Research highlights need for sequencing resources in biodiversity-rich areas

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Oct 29, 2024, 7:50 am236 ptsTop
Montana State University and Universidad de los Andes researchers have detected a significant imbalance in the distribution of tetrapod reference genomes. They find a disproportionate concentration of studies in high-latitude regions compared to where global biodiversity is most concentrated.

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