Human Genome Projects
The Human Genome Diversity Project has collected genetic samples from 52 indigenous populations. This sampling has been controversial because some fear that racists might use the results, because the sampling might overemphasize genetic distinctions, because of informed consent issues, and patenting issues.
Several other genome projects also studies populations from around the world but often not as diverse.
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