The 1000 Genomes Project this week publishes the most comprehensive map of genetic differences to date, estimated to contain approximately 95 per cent of the genetic variation of any person on Earth.

Our science reporter Tom Feilden has more details.

Also on the programme, Richard Durbin, co-chair of the consortium, outlines what they are publishing today.

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