Ground-breaking genetics library finally represents the whole of humanity

Twenty years ago last month, scientists sequenced the first human genome in the landmark Human Genome Project. Among the many things they discovered was that while any two humans have 99.6 percent of their genome in common, the remaining 0.4 percent leaves plenty of room for variation. That tiny fraction is also likely responsible for many diseases and conditions. Two decades later, scientists are still trying to unpack how that 0.4 percent influences us. READ MORE