HUMAN GENOME PROJECT

WHAT IS The human genome project?

• A project that began in 1990 and ended in 2001
• Its purpose is to sequence all of the DNA base letters

WHAT IS THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT'S PURPOSE?

• Finding cures for people with genetic diseases
• To help detect diseases earlier before symptoms appear

HOW WAS THE GENOME CRACKED?

• Three things helped crack the genome:
• The order of the DNA bases
• Maps that show genes in big sections
• Linkage maps

HOW WILL THE GENOME HELP?

• The assembled three billion chemical letters will give a set of instructions and with that, scientists will be able to comprehend the basics of understanding and treating humans

HUMAN GENOME GOALS

• Decoding every base, letter by letter
• Being able to tell patients what they are at risks for
• Using best treatments for each individual
• Being able to make more antibiotics

the future of genomics

• The average life span will be from 90-95 years old
• Clinical practices will be able to use genome sequencing to help diagnose patients
• There will be customized treatments for specific types of illnesses

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