How 50,000 Years of Ancestry Shaped India’s Unique Disease Patterns

How 50,000 years of ancestry shaped India’s unique disease patterns

Scientists sequenced the genomes of 2,762 individuals across India, revealing the country’s unique ancestral makeup and a wealth of previously undocumented disease-related gene variants. The study highlights how ancient migrations, founder effects, and endogamy have shaped both diversity and disease risk in India.

Scientists complete the most thorough analysis yet of India's...

A comparison of more than 2,700 complete genomes from South Asians uncovers a wealth of ancient and recent diversity and genetic links to disease. With around 5,000 different ethno-linguistic and religious groups, India is one of the most culturally and genetically diverse countries in the world. Yet, it remains underrepresented in genomic surveys, even when compared to other non-European groups, such as East Asians and Africans. A new analysis …

Large genetic map of Indians flags hidden disease risks

Uncovering India's genetic richness through comprehensive genomic mapping reveals unique ancestry and health implications for precision medicine.

Why Indians Succeed in the United States — And What Somaliland Can Learn

Among the many immigrant communities that have made their mark abroad, Indians in the United States stand out as a remarkable success story. They are highly visible in fields such as technology, medicine, education, and business. From the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies to top universities and hospitals, Indians have built a powerful presence in one of the world’s most competitive environments. But what explains this success? The answer lies…

50,000 years of evolutionary history of India: Impact on health and disease variation

India has been underrepresented in genomic surveys. We generated whole-genome sequences from 2,762 individuals in India, capturing the genetic diversi…