Quote by Henry Louis Gates

My father and I made genetics history. We were the first African-Americans and the first father and son anywhere to have their genomes sequenced.

My father and I made genetics history. We were the first Afr

Summary

This quote reflects the significant achievement made by the speaker and their father in the field of genetics. As African-Americans, they broke new ground by becoming the first individuals from their community to have their entire genomes sequenced. Furthermore, this accomplishment gains additional significance as they are also the first father and son duo, irrespective of their racial background, to have their genetic information decoded. Their groundbreaking contribution to genetics research marks a significant milestone in the scientific community and highlights the importance of diversity and representation in scientific advancements.

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By Henry Louis Gates

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