EGP1K: Whole-Genome Sequencing of 1,024 Egyptians Characterizes Population Structure and Genetic Diversity
Khaled Amer, Ahmed Moustafa, Wael Ali Hassan, Eman Adel, Khlood R. AbdElaal, Tasnim A Ghanim, Ahmed Abd El-Raouf, Ahmed El Hosseiny, A. F. Abdel Azim El-Sayed, Ahmed H. Badr, Alaa Hassan, Amira Kotb, Amira Ragheb, Ashraf M. Muhammad, Asmaa Mohamed Mahmoud Ali, , Khaled Abdel Ghaffar
EGP1K sequenced 1,024 Egyptians to characterize genetic diversity and population structure, revealing distinct ancestry components and highlighting issues with European-derived polygenic risk score thresholds.
bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2026 · PreprintGenomics