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Science, heritage and identity — written for every Somali reader.
25+
Peer-reviewed articles
23
Years in clinical genetics
18
Journals he reviews for
2016–22
Somali genome research
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PhD in MedicineLinköping University
Cabdimajiid Nuur Cismaan
Meet the author
Prof. Dr. Abdimajid Nur Osman
A professor of medical genetics, with 23 years at Linköping University Hospital and pioneering genome research on the Somali population.
25+Peer-reviewed articles
23Years in clinical genetics
18Journals he reviews for
2016–22Somali genome research
Research and publications
Peer-reviewed science
BMC Medical Genomics
Cross-ethnic analysis of common gene variants in hemostasis show lopsided representation of global populations in genetic databases
Read the paperScientific Reports
Genome-wide analyses disclose the distinctive HLA architecture and the pharmacogenetic landscape of the Somali population
Read the paperBlood
Frequency of PAR4 Ala120Thr variant associated with platelet reactivity significantly varies across sub-Saharan African populations
Read the paperJournal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis
Prevalence of common hereditary risk factors for thrombophilia in Somalia and identification of a novel Gln544Arg mutation in coagulation factor V
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Contact usWhat language is the book written in?
The book is written in Somali (af-Soomaali). Where a scientific term is new, the English equivalent is given in brackets — for example dhalanrogid (mutation).
Do I need a science background to read it?
No. The first chapter is a gentle foundation in genetics written for every reader, so the later chapters on Somali DNA are easy to follow.
Is this a political book?
No. The author is a geneticist, not a politician. The final chapter discusses Somali nationhood, but the aim is to share what science says about Somali origins and what unites the Somali people.
What is new in the second edition?
Spelling has been standardised (for example “danbe” instead of “damme”), chapters one and four have been revised, and typing errors have been corrected.
Can I read part of the book before buying?
Yes — open the free preview to flip through the opening pages and selected chapters in the online reader.
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