Morocco enters the genomic era. The groundbreaking results of the Moroccan Genome Project (PGM) have just been published in Communications Biology, part of the prestigious Nature group.
This is more than a scientific achievement — it’s a leap into the future. Morocco has just taken a decisive step toward precision medicine with the publication of the first phase of its Moroccan Genome Project (PGM). Based on the sequencing of 109 individuals from diverse regions of the country, the study reveals over 27 million genetic variants, including 1.4 million previously unknown to science.
Led entirely by Moroccan scientists at the Mohammed VI Foundation for Health Sciences (FM6SS) through the Mohammed VI Center for Research and Innovation (CM6RI), this research effort now has the spotlight on the global stage. Its publication in Communications Biology confirms its scientific and international significance.
Precision medicine, tailored to Moroccans
The implications are profound. With this reference genome, Morocco lays the foundation for precision healthcare adapted to its own population — treatments better suited to genetic specifics, more effective screenings, and a deeper understanding of disease risk across communities.
Morocco now joins the select few nations to have mapped their own genome. It’s a national scientific triumph — and a powerful stride toward health sovereignty and future-ready medicine.
