Africa’s Geographer Of Genes
Africa Is Emerging As A Test For The Proposition Technology-Driven Genomic Research Can Be A Business Worth Investing In
Executive Summary
Nigerian start-up 54gene seeks to be the first private sector enterprise bent on applying Africa’s rich genetic heritage to solve the world’s most intractable diseases – ethically, without boundaries, for all.
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