Research Preview: Nature Magazine – May 11, 2023

Volume 617 Issue 7960

nature Magazine – May 11, 2023 issue: The human reference genome has been the backbone of human genomics since the release of the draft sequence in 2001. But it has its limitations: one genome cannot hope to capture the diversity of the human species. In this week’s issue, the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium presents the first draft human pangenome, which combines genetic material from 47 genetically diverse individuals to provide a more complete picture of the human genome.

They’re a couple: JWST is first to spot pair of mysterious ‘Y dwarfs’

A dark brown sphere with lighter bands seen against a starry sky.

Two extremely cool examples of ‘failed stars’ called brown dwarfs are found orbiting each other.

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