TED: Why genetic research must be more diverse | Keolu Fox

The video discusses the history of Kalaupapa and Father Damien's dedication to the Hawaiian leper colony. It explores the speaker's curiosity about genetic ancestry and health, highlighting the lack of diversity in genetic research, which predominantly focuses on European ancestry. The video addresses historical distrust in research, exemplified by the Havasupai tribe's case. It emphasizes the need to address health disparities among indigenous populations through genomics. The speaker envisions a future where indigenous communities lead genetic research and education, promoting empowerment and collaboration.

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