NIH discovers 275M new genetic variants, prioritizes diversity

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified over 275 million previously unreported genetic variants from nearly 250,000 participants, half of whom are of non-European genetic ancestry. This discovery provides new pathways for understanding genetic influences on health and disease, particularly in underrepresented communities. The All of Us Research Program aims to build a diverse biomedical data resource to enable individualized healthcare. The program's CEO emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in scientific research.