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Lost Science: Researcher Advocates for African Genetic Diversity

1/5/2026

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The “Lost Science” series highlights scientists who lost jobs or funding due to Trump administration cuts.
Brenna Henn, a researcher focused on human diversity, notes the limitations of personalized genetic medicine.
Brenna Henn's research on genomes from African descent populations, including the Khoisan, supports a pan-African origin.
The work aims to understand genetic interactions with the environment to improve clinical tools for all populations.

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The “Lost Science” series highlights scientists who lost jobs or funding due to Trump administration cuts.
Brenna Henn, a researcher focused on human diversity, notes the limitations of personalized genetic medicine.
Brenna Henn's research on genomes from African descent populations, including the Khoisan, supports a pan-African origin.
The work aims to understand genetic interactions with the environment to improve clinical tools for all populations.