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First Mexican-American and African-American genomes completed

Studies hint that genetic diversity among Native Americans may rival that seen in some African populations

By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

BOSTON — One Mexican-American person’s genome shows just how little is known about human genetic diversity in the Americas.

Researchers recently compiled the complete genetic instruction books for two people of mixed ethnic ancestry — a Mexican-American and an African-American.