Certain efforts, combined with newer data-gathering initiatives, can help to move the needle in the right direction. Some investigators in genomics focus exclusively on diverse populations. For instance, landmark trans-ethnic studies have identified genes associated with traits such as diabetes, levels of lipids and other metabolites, prostate cancer and gene expression11. Also, various ventures aim to boost genomics studies in under-represented populations worldwide. The Human Heredity and Health in Africa Consortium, for example, was established by the NIH and the Wellcome Trust in London in 2012 to help build infrastructure and genomics expertise across Africa.
