5.15.2009

Scientists find great genetic diversity in Mexican population

Excerpt:

"This study makes clear that Latin Americans with mixed ancestry are different enough from other people worldwide that a full-scale genomic mapping project would be wise both scientifically and economically," said Dr. Julio Frenk of the Harvard School of Public Health.

"It would allow doctors to analyze fewer genetic markers when diagnosing the risk that a patient will develop a disease that depends on complex factors."

Or possibly make it handy to figure out novel ways to kill brown people???? Nah. They would never do that. - Ed.

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