How is the Human Genome Project doing, and what have we learned so far?

In this paper, we describe the accomplishments of the initial phase of the Human Genome Project, with particular attention to the progress made toward achieving the defined goals for constructing genetic and physical maps of the human genome and determining the sequence of human DNA, identifying the...

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Published in:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS 1995-11, Vol.92 (24), p.10841-10848
Main Authors: Guyer, M.S, Collins, F.S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Base Sequence
Chromosome Mapping
Chromosomes
Ethics
Genes
Genetic Linkage
Genetic mapping
Genetic Markers
Genetic mutation
genome
Genomes
Genomics
History of medicine
History, 20th Century
Human genetics
Human genome
Human Genome Project - history
Humans
Hybrid Cells
literature reviews
Medical genetics
Medical Informatics
nucleotide sequences
research projects
Review
Sequence Tagged Sites
Sequencing
Sociology
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Summary:In this paper, we describe the accomplishments of the initial phase of the Human Genome Project, with particular attention to the progress made toward achieving the defined goals for constructing genetic and physical maps of the human genome and determining the sequence of human DNA, identifying the complete set of human genes, and analyzing the need for adequate policies for using the information about human genetics in ways that maximize the benefits for individuals and society.
ISSN:0027-8424
1091-6490
DOI:10.1073/pnas.92.24.10841