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Korean Genome Project & KOREF

Before class

SNP

single nucleotide polymorphism

DNA sequence variation within a population(1%) in which a single nucleotide in the genome.

Korean Genome Project

Korean genome project make goal that finds korean-only SNPs. Through this project(KPGP), 60000 SNPs were found as Korean unique SNP.

Most Koreans have mutation about protein associated with capsaicin, the spicy component in chili peppers, which feature heavily in Korean cuisine.

Difference between reference genome and re-sequenced genome

reference genome