Scientists have created a new draft of the human genome.

The new "pangenome" includes the DNA of 47 individuals from diverse populations.

This pangenome will improve disease diagnosis, drug discovery and understanding of genetic variants.

A single human genome has been used as a reference for detecting genetic changes, which has missed some genetic diversity.

The pangenome reference will enable scientists and healthcare professionals to better understand genomic variants.

The pangenome is still a draft, and researchers hope to include 350 people by mid-2024.

The human genome is massive, consisting of 3.2 billion pairs, but varies only slightly between individuals.

The new reference incorporates more diverse genetic sequences and deepens our understanding of human genetic diversity.

The new pangenome reveals new biology and the architecture of variation that affects genes.

The project aims to remove bias and respect diverse communities in lower-income countries and indigenous people.

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