Scientists and researchers use genomics data to better understand the genetic basis for health and disease. Still, a blind spot persists: as of 2019, Indigenous peoples in North America make up just 0.03% of the data worldwide.
Follow the journey of scientists Andrés Moreno-Estrada and Carlos Ortiz-Ramirez as they lead an unprecedented effort to change that — trekking from remote Amazonian villages to Andean mountain communities.
Their mission? Ensure participation in cell atlas research is accessible to Indigenous peoples across Latin America. See how their work empowers local communities and unlocks new frontiers of understanding.
