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Open Genomes is an international taxdeductible nongovernmental human genomics research and advocacy organization based in the United States and Germany. Combine the elements of Open Science and crowdsourcing to enhance basic research improve public health and save lives. Make genomic sequences and research results freely available to the general public throughout the world. Conduct research using genomic sequences obtained through a variety of techniques and technologies to get sequences that are as accurate as possible and more completely aligned and phased derive more accurate phylogenies and ancestral sequences and make the results public and freely available to all.