Is it time to change the reference genome?

Abstract The use of the human reference genome has shaped methods and data across modern genomics. This has offered many benefits while creating a few constraints. In the following opinion, we outline the history, properties, and pitfalls of the current human reference genome. In a few illustrative...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sara Ballouz, Alexander Dobin, Jesse A. Gillis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Genome Biology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13059-019-1774-4