Previously unregistered mutations found in the genes of the population of Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, rare genetic changes have been recorded among residents, which is linked to the widespread practice of marriages between close relatives, local media report.
Researchers from the Center for Advanced Technologies at the Ministry of Higher Education of Uzbekistan conducted an analysis of the genetic material of the country's citizens for the first time. As a result of their work, numerous mutations were identified that had not previously been registered by the scientific community.
The results obtained were quite surprising:
- 50% of the examined children were found to have hereditary changes;
- 86% of the study participants were carriers of at least one "damaged" gene.
These figures significantly exceed international standards.
According to scientists, the main reason for this phenomenon is the frequent marriages between relatives in certain regions of the country. Such mutations may increase the likelihood of developing diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases in future generations.
Shakhlo Turdykulova, a professor and head of the "1000 Genomes of Uzbekistan" project, noted that the results obtained will serve as a basis for creating a national biobank. Scientists also suggest conducting genetic screening before marriage to reduce the risk of hereditary diseases.
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