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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 3h
Using low-coverage DNA sequencing and potentially expanding screening options, researchers developed a method to detect Robertsonian translocations, chromosome changes linked to fertility challenges and increased cancer risk. Read the preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Biobank-scale genotyping of Robertsonian translocations reveals hidden structural variation on the human acrocentric chromosomes
Balanced Robertsonian translocation (ROB) is the most common chromosomal rearrangement in humans, with an estimated occurrence of 1 in 800 in newborn studies. Carriers are at increased risk of cancer ...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
ASHG 2026 is just one week away! HPRC members will be presenting their research throughout the meeting. Stay tuned for more details to help you plan your time at ASHG and connect with HPRC.
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A recent study uses the human pangenome and comparative genomics to identify DNA changes that may underlie human-specific traits, including language and hair reduction. The findings offer new ways to study human evolution and disease risk. Read the preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Fixed human pangenome sequences reveal origins of common human traits
Humans possess human-specific traits[1][1],[2][2] such as spoken language and lineage-specific traits such as ape-specific taillessness[3][3],[4][4]. Previous efforts to identify the DNA sequences res...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
HPRC developed its consent document through a 3-year collaboration among scientific, ethical, legal, and community experts. It prioritizes transparency and informed participation, with language designed to be clear and accessible. Read the full document: humanpangenome.org/consent/
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HPRC Consent Document
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Shredtools is making it easier to explore regions across a pangenome by quickly finding matching genomic regions across hundreds of genomes. The tool can identify a gene region across 476 human genomes in approximately half a second.  Read more: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Navigating the pangenome coordinate system with Shredtools
Existing notions of pangenome coordinates rely on hard-to-compute multiple sequence alignments. On the other hand, pangenome-wide exact unique matches (multi-MUMs) can be computed efficiently, and rep...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Resource Improvement and Maintenance Working Group evaluates the pangenome’s quality, develops QC approaches, and helps define stable reference releases. Explore this and other HPRC working groups: humanpangenome.org/working-grou...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This study shows how CRISPRa can recreate transcriptional states seen in cell atlases, helping identify their regulators and functions.  The approach reveals factors linked to universal and disease-associated states, advancing functional and therapeutic research.  www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Comprehensive transcription factor perturbations recapitulate fibroblast transcriptional states - Nature Genetics
CRISPR activation of 1,836 human transcription factors recapitulates fibroblast transcriptional states observed in vivo and identifies regulators that can revert inflammatory states.
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A varied, high-quality human reference is key to understanding genetic variation.  HPRC is expanding sampling beyond 1000 Genomes to build a richer, more complete reference that can advance disease research. Learn more: www.humanpangenome.org/samples
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Population Sampling and Representation
Population Sampling and Representation
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Pangenome coordinates can be complex... Shredtools offers a new approach using exact matches to query pangenome data efficiently. Its tools can extract syntenic regions across hundreds of genomes, making pangenome-scale exploration more accessible. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42465356/
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Navigating the pangenome coordinate system with Shredtools - PubMed
Existing notions of pangenome coordinates rely on hard-to-compute multiple sequence alignments. On the other hand, pangenome-wide exact unique matches (multi-MUMs) can be computed efficiently, and represent conserved stretches of columns in the underlying MSA. We introduce Shredtools, which uses mul …
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Explore HPRC data! The HPRC Data Explorer provides access to sequencing data from across the consortium, supporting research into human genetic variation and the development of a more complete pangenome reference. Explore the data: data.humanpangenome.org/raw-sequenci...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Explore the HPRC YouTube channel for educational videos, Q&As, and a closer look at the people and work behind the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium. ▶️ Watch on YouTube⁠: www.youtube.com/@HumanPangen...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Transparency is central to HPRC. Our consent process was developed through years of collaboration with scientists, ethicists, legal experts, and community representatives to support informed participation. Learn more: humanpangenome.org/consent/
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HPRC Consent Document
HPRC Consent Document
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Catch the HPRC panel discussion from the 7th ELSI Congress: Building an Open Genomic Reference Resource - Consent and Participant Perspectives in the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium. Watch here: vimeo.com/1206495017?f...
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D4. Building an Open Genomic Reference Resource - Consent and Participant Perspectives in the Human Pangenome Reference Consorti
This is "D4. Building an Open Genomic Reference Resource - Consent and Participant Perspectives in the Human Pangenome Reference Consorti" by ELSIhub by CERA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Explore the HPRC Year 2 pangenome graph with Graphoscope. Search a gene or genomic region to visualize the pangenome graph at that locus with no pangenome data or specialized setup required. Try it here: marianattestad.github.io/graphoscope/...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We need more than one human reference genome. Since 2019, HPRC has been working to move beyond the limitations of a single reference by building resources that better capture human genetic variation, bringing us closer to a more complete picture of the human genome.
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
As a companion to the PCLAI preprint, explore the open-source PCLAI tool. A deep learning framework that infers continuous population genetic structure across the genome and provides per-window confidence estimates. Explore the tool: github.com/AI-sandbox/p...
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GitHub - AI-sandbox/pclai: Point Cloud Local Ancestry Inference (PCLAI)
Point Cloud Local Ancestry Inference (PCLAI). Contribute to AI-sandbox/pclai development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A new approach to local ancestry inference moves beyond discrete ancestry labels, representing genetic ancestry as a continuous “point cloud” of genomic segments. By capturing ancestry across space & time, the framework offers new insights into human genetic history. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Point cloud local ancestry inference (PCLAI): continuous coordinate-based ancestry along the genome
Local ancestry inference (LAI) predicts a discrete ancestry label for each segment of an individual’s genome and has become integral to studying population history, genetic variation, and polygenic tr...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
From the first draft to a global resource, HPRC’s release timeline shows how the human pangenome continues to grow in scale, accuracy, and representation. Explore the milestones shaping the future of genomics: www.humanpangenome.org/release-timeline/
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today, July 1, is the last day to register and submit an abstract for the T2T 2026 conference.  Sept. 3–4 in Santa Cruz, CA, join the telomere-to-telomere and pangenomics community!  Learn more: sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/t2t...
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T2T - F2F
Please mark your calendars for the Telomere-to-Telomere "Face-to-Face" (T2T-F2F) two-day conference in Santa Cruz, CA Sept 3-4th. Great people, great science, great memories. The meeting will be host...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
July 1 is the deadline to register and submit abstracts for the T2T Face-to-Face 2026 conference! Join the community Sept. 3–4 in Santa Cruz, CA, for two days of science, collaboration, and discussion around telomere-to-telomere genomics. Learn more: sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/t2t...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
What is a reference genome? 🧬 In the context of HPRC, a reference genome is a low-error genome and associated annotation coordinate system that serves as the backbone for genome alignment. Explore more HPRC definitions: humanpangenome.org/definitions/
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Researchers resolved 135 chromosome 22q11.2 haplotypes, revealing structural variation that influences susceptibility to 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and may help explain its reduced prevalence among individuals of African ancestry. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Population differences of chromosome 22q11.2 duplication structure predispose differentially to microdeletion and inversion - Nature Communications
The authors resolve 63 structurally diverse haplotype structures for the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome region. Deletion risk differs depending on structure; individuals of African ancestry are enriched fo...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 Reminder: Registration and abstract submissions for the T2T Face-to-Face 2026 conference close July 1! Join the telomere-to-telomere and pangenomics community Sept. 3–4 at UC Santa Cruz. Abstracts welcome for both talks and posters. Learn more: sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/t2t...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
What new technologies are shaping the future of genomics? Erik Garrison, PhD, discusses advances in genome assembly, long-read sequencing, and pangenome graphs, and how they’re helping reveal previously hidden regions of the human genome. ▶️ youtu.be/BmbcGyrmPu4
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What new technologies is HPRC developing, and how are they transforming genomics?
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
What is a reference genome? 🧬 In the context of HPRC, a reference genome is a low-error genome and associated annotation coordinate system that serves as the backbone for genome alignment. Explore more HPRC definitions: humanpangenome.org/definitions/
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Researchers generated an atlas of telomere-spanning molecules across 212 diploid human genomes, uncovering heritable telomere variant repeat “codes” and insights into telomerase-independent telomere extension mechanisms. Uncover the science behind it: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Abstract submissions for the T2T Face-to-Face conference are open through June 15th!  Join the community Sept. 3–4 in Santa Cruz, CA, for two days of discussion and collaboration around telomere-to-telomere genomics and pangenomics. Learn more: sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/t2t...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A more complete understanding of human genetics starts with broader representation.  HPRC samples help capture global human genetic variation to build richer reference resources and improve disease research and genomic medicine.  Learn more: humanpangenome.org/samples/
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Population Sampling and Representation
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Recent research explores the evolution and regulation of the human-specific NOTCH2NL gene family using near-complete long-read assemblies from humans and apes. Uncover the science behind it: www.cell.com/cell-genomic...
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Genetic diversity and regulatory features of human-specific NOTCH2NL duplications
Human-specific NOTCH2NL segmental duplications are implicated in brain cortical expansion. Analysis of 82 long-read assemblies from apes and humans shows independent duplications. Human-specific NOTCH...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
How can collaboration shape a scientific career? Andrea Guarracino, PhD, shares how HPRC transformed his path, from developing genome tools to making discoveries and teaching globally. ▶️ Watch the Q&A: youtu.be/yxmnq2rUaEk
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How Has Being a Part of the HPRC contributed to your career?
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
A recent preprint introduces TumorLens, a long-read framework for unified cancer profiling, detecting genetic and epigenetic alterations in a single assay, from SNVs to methylation. Uncover the science behind it: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Comprehensive detection of genetic and epigenetic alterations in cancer using long reads with TumorLens
Accurately resolving the full spectrum of somatic alterations remains a major barrier in cancer genomics. Current short-read sequencing methods often prioritize SNVs and copy-number changes while over...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Scenes from the HUGO workshop in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 HPRC collaboration in action, advancing pangenomics both stateside and abroad.
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
MemPanG26: join a computational pangenomics course, conference, and biohackathon exploring cutting-edge methods, AI, and genomic research. Talk proposals are welcome from varied perspectives across species and disciplines. Learn more & submit: pangenome.github.io/MemPanG26/
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Explore the preprint for VDJcraft, an integrated pipeline that improves accuracy and enables new insights into immune diversity. Read more: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
New tutorial 🛠️ Explore how to use VDJcraft, an integrated pipeline for analyzing V(D)J recombination from long-read transcriptome data. Kaili Hu walks through the workflow and real-world applications. Watch now: youtu.be/Zi8qTPSOAdc
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VDJcraft Tutorial: Analyzing V(D)J Recombination with Long-Read Data
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
HPRC is a global effort powered by collaboration. Associate members from academia, industry, and nonprofits contribute expertise, data, and tools that help advance the human pangenome.  Learn more: humanpangenome.org/associate-me...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
How is HPRC continuing the legacy of the Human Genome Project? Bob Cook-Deegan shares how the shift from a single reference genome to a more inclusive pangenome is shaping the future of genomics and clinical care. ▶️ youtu.be/DtdcOAdXqWQ
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How is HPRC continuing the legacy of the Human Genome Project?
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Join the T2T Face-to-Face Conference in Santa Cruz, CA from Sept 3–4! Hosted at UCSC, this two-day meeting will bring researchers together to share the latest in telomere-to-telomere genome science. Registration open now: sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/t2t...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🌏 Registration is now open for the GA4GH 14th Plenary! September 28 to October 2, join the global genomics and health data community in Singapore to collaborate on advancing genomic and health data sharing worldwide. Learn more and register: broadinstitute.swoogo.com/ga4gh-14th-p...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
How does collaboration shape research in HPRC? Juan Macias-Velsaco, PhD, shares how working with the consortium helped him transition from mouse genetics to graph-based methods for studying complex human genomes. ▶️ youtu.be/pmRL10amsdw
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How has collaboration within HPRC helped advance your research?
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Current research is expanding the global pangenome. A UAE-based Arab Pangenome Reference identified 111.96 million base pairs of previously uncharacterized DNA absent from current human references and pangenomes, spotlighting the value of population representation. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A draft UAE-based Arab pangenome reference - Nature Communications
The UAE-based Arab Pangenome Reference (UPR), constructed from 53 high-quality de novo genome assemblies from diverse Arab individuals, reveals 8.94 million population specific variants and 111.96 mil...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Join us at the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting 2026 in Baltimore, MD, for the talk “Rewriting the Reference: Laboratory and Clinical Applications of the New Human Pangenome Reference.” Saturday, March 14 at 8AM EST. Learn more: www.acmgmeeting.net
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
In our Q&A, HPRC members discuss next-generation technologies, the importance of representing global human genetic variation, and how collaboration is accelerating discovery and advancing human health. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/bJ7wkbwd5oU?...
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The Human Pangenome Reference Consortium (HPRC) Q&A
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Assembly: the sequence of an individual genome assembled from sequence data. In the context of a reference pangenome, high quality is imperative. Learn more about HPRC definitions: humanpangenome.org/definitions/
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Human-specific gene duplications may help explain key features of the human brain. 🧠 Using a complete telomere-to-telomere genome, researchers identified 213 human-specific gene families and signals of selection across modern humans. Read the preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
IGGSy 2026 is coming! July 5 - 9, join researchers from around the world to explore genome graphs, pangenomics, and metagenomics, including a dedicated Human Pangenome Project session with keynotes from HPRC members. Registration open now! iggsy.org
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
What does “broad data sharing” really mean in genomics? A recent Nature Genetics Perspective clarifies the term and provides a framework for ethical sharing going forward. Uncover the research behind it: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Overcoming challenges associated with broad sharing of human genomic data - Nature Genetics
This Perspective discusses the definitions of ‘broad’ that have been used in the context of sharing of human genomic data and proposes a clarified and reformed terminology for describing genomic data ...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Clinical genetics is powerful, but much of the human genome remains poorly understood. In this Q&A, Andrew Stergachis, PhD, shares how HPRC research is helping uncover genetic variation, improve diagnosis, and open new paths toward treatment. ▶️: youtu.be/ghCJWp5jPdg
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How will HPRC research advance our understanding of human health and disease?
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
A recent preprint introduces the LungMAP Portal Ecosystem, a centralized, FAIR resource integrating single-cell, imaging, and multi-omic lung data across species, development, and disease. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Human Pangenome Reference Consortium @humanpangenome.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
HPRC champions collaboration across the globe. 🌎  Our progress is driven by the people, partnerships, and shared commitment behind the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium.  Learn more and explore our collaborations: humanpangenome.org
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