Isolated populations are especially important in genetic analyses.
Organize scientific work using the best available technologies for mapping and sequencing at least some representative sites. Special attention would be given to organisms or traits of particular value or interest to societies. Take part in moral and ethical discussions on beneficial uses of genetic technology and safeguards of individual privacy. The First South-North conference, held in Brazil in 1992, emphasized planning and initial work at a number of sites. This second conference concentrated on an update of scientific work and demonstrated substantive Chinese contributions, including a number of presentations on the genetic diversity of some 50 ethnic groups.