UK Biobank has released complete genome sequences of 500,000 individuals for medical research.

The dataset will allow researchers to study the genetics of various conditions and make transformative discoveries in diagnoses, treatments, and drug targets.

The data comes from a biomedical research project that has been collecting health and lifestyle records for 20 years.

Researchers can explore the genetics of conditions, calculate risk scores for diseases, and identify who could benefit from early screening.

The release of data is expected to revolutionize screening, treatment, and prevention, accelerate understanding of diseases, and aid in development of targeted medicines.

Access to the data will be granted to health experts from academia, government, industry, and charities, who will use a protected database that removes identifying details.