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New resource illuminates gene activity in African populations

First-of-its-kind dataset helps us understand why people from genetic backgrounds may be more vulnerable to certain diseases.

Peer-Reviewed Publication

University of the Witwatersrand

Researchers for SABR

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Data were collected through partnerships with rural research sites, including the SAMRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Unit (Agincourt) and the Limpopo-situated DIMAMO Population Health Research Centre (University of Limpopo), as well as 

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Credit: SBIMB

Journal

Nature Genetics

DOI

10.1038/s41588-025-02223-0

Article Title

A map of blood regulatory variation in South Africans enables GWAS interpretation

Article Publication Date

11-Jun-2025

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