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What is the Human Genome Project?

Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the project began formally in 1990. With the help of technological advances, the completion date is set to 2003, two years earlier than the original projected year.

Goals are to identify all the approximate 100,000 genes in the human DNA, determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical bases, store this information in databases, develop tools for data analysis, and to address the ethical, legal, and social issues that may arise from the project.

Contributions are from many countries worldwide. These included research centers in Germany, France, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom.

Potential Benefits: the knowledge of DNA sequences can help us find new ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent any genetic disorders. Learning of other organisms' DNA sequences can also help us keep a cleaner environment, better agriculture, and more efficient energy sources.