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To help achieve these goals, researchers also studied the genetic makeup of several nonhuman organisms. These include the common human gut bacterium Escherichia coli, the fruit fly, and the laboratory mouse.

To help achieve these goals, researchers also studied the genetic makeup of several nonhuman organisms. These include the common human gut bacterium Escherichia coli, the fruit fly, and the laboratory mouse.

 

A unique aspect of the U.S. Human Genome Project is that it was the first large scientific undertaking to address potential ELSI implications arising from project data.

A unique aspect of the U.S. Human Genome Project is that it was the first large scientific undertaking to address potential ELSI implications arising from project data.

Another important feature of the project was the federal government's long-standing dedication to the transfer of technology to the private sector. By licensing technologies to private companies and awarding grants for innovative research, the project catalyzed the multibillion-dollar U.S. biotechnology industry and fostered the development of new [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/medicine.shtml medical applications].

Another important feature of the project was the federal government's long-standing dedication to the transfer of technology to the private sector. By licensing technologies to private companies and awarding grants for innovative research, the project catalyzed the multibillion-dollar U.S. biotechnology industry and fostered the development of new [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/medicine.shtml medical applications].

Landmark papers detailing sequence and analysis of the human genome were published in February 2001 and April 2003 issues of Nature and Science. See an [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/journals/journals.shtml index] of these papers and learn more about the [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/journals/insights.shtml insights] gained from them.

Landmark papers detailing sequence and analysis of the human genome were published in February 2001 and April 2003 issues of Nature and Science. See an [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/journals/journals.shtml index] of these papers and learn more about the [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/journals/insights.shtml insights] gained from them.

For more background information on the U.S. Human Genome Project, see the following

For more background information on the U.S. Human Genome Project, see the following

* [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/hg5yp/index.shtml HGP Goals]

* [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/hg5yp/index.shtml HGP Goals]

* [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/hgp.shtml HGP History]

* [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/hgp.shtml HGP History]

* [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/timeline.shtml HGP Timeline]

* [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/timeline.shtml HGP Timeline]

* [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/hgn/hgn.shtml Human Genome News]  

* [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/hgn/hgn.shtml Human Genome News]  

What's a genome? And why is it important?

What's a genome? And why is it important?

*To understand more read

*To understand more read

:[http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/info.shtml The Science Behind the Human Genome Project: Understanding the Basics]

:[https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/info.shtml The Science Behind the Human Genome Project: Understanding the Basics]

:[http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/faq/seqfacts.shtml Facts About Genome Sequencing]

:[https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/faq/seqfacts.shtml Facts About Genome Sequencing]

:[http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/primer/index.shtml Primer: Genomics and Its Impact on Science and Society]  

:[https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/primer/index.shtml Primer: Genomics and Its Impact on Science and Society]  

What are some practical benefits to learning about DNA?

What are some practical benefits to learning about DNA?

Knowledge about the effects of DNA variations among individuals can lead to revolutionary new ways to diagnose, treat, and someday prevent the thousands of disorders that affect us. Besides providing clues to understanding human biology, learning about nonhuman organisms' DNA sequences can lead to an understanding of their natural capabilities that can be applied toward solving challenges in health care, agriculture, energy production, environmental remediation, and carbon sequestration.

Knowledge about the effects of DNA variations among individuals can lead to revolutionary new ways to diagnose, treat, and someday prevent the thousands of disorders that affect us. Besides providing clues to understanding human biology, learning about nonhuman organisms' DNA sequences can lead to an understanding of their natural capabilities that can be applied toward solving challenges in health care, agriculture, energy production, environmental remediation, and carbon sequestration.

For more details, see [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/benefits.shtml Anticipated Benefits of Human Genome Research].

For more details, see [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/benefits.shtml Anticipated Benefits of Human Genome Research].

What are some of the ethical, legal, and social challenges presented by genetic information, and what is being done to address these issues?

What are some of the ethical, legal, and social challenges presented by genetic information, and what is being done to address these issues?

The Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health Genome Programs set aside 3% to 5% of their respective annual HGP budgets for the study of the project's ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI). Nearly $1 million was spent on HGP ELSI research.

The Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health Genome Programs set aside 3% to 5% of their respective annual HGP budgets for the study of the project's ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI). Nearly $1 million was spent on HGP ELSI research.

For an in-depth look at the ELSI surrounding the project, see our [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/elsi.shtml suite of ELSI pages].

For an in-depth look at the ELSI surrounding the project, see our [https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/elsi.shtml suite of ELSI pages].

Where can I learn more about the U.S. Human Genome Project?

Where can I learn more about the U.S. Human Genome Project?

Explore the links in the left-hand column including

Explore the links in the left-hand column including

*[http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/faq/faqs1.shtml Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)]

*[https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/faq/faqs1.shtml Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)]

*[http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/publications.shtml Publications]

*[https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/publications.shtml Publications]

*[http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/glossary/ Glossary]

*[https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/glossary/ Glossary]

*[http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/hgn/hgnarch.shtml Human Genome News archives]

*[https://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/publicat/hgn/hgnarch.shtml Human Genome News archives]

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