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Misuse of the term ‘trans-ethnic’ in genomics research
Abstract
A concerning trend in genetics is the common use of the term ‘trans-ethnic’ to describe analyses that combine or compare several ancestrally diverse populations. In this commentary, we discuss how this term is inaccurate and alienating. We propose that geneticists avoid using the term trans-ethnic entirely and that researchers across disciplines reach a new consensus about the best terms to use to describe the populations we...
Paper Details
Title
Misuse of the term ‘trans-ethnic’ in genomics research
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
53
Issue
11
Pages
1520 - 1521