Peru's university partners with tech firm to advance genomic research, targeting diseases and underrepresented populations.

Peru's Universidad de San Martín de Porres has teamed up with MGI Tech to use advanced genomic sequencing technologies. This partnership aims to enhance genetic research and identify genetic risk factors for diseases in Peru, including rare conditions and cancer. The new technologies will allow faster and more precise studies, potentially leading to better-targeted medical treatments. The project also seeks to include more Peruvian and Andean populations in genetic research, benefiting over 80% of the global population underrepresented in such studies.

December 02, 2024
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