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The Human Genome Project is simply a bad idea

The Human Genome Project changed traditional understandings of how and why scientific research is conducted. It was, however, not without its detractors. Early in 1990, there was an effort to stop funding for the nascent Human Genome Project, in the form of a letter writing campaign.

… endless lines of letters with “no interesting biological information.” According to the Coleman, the project “wouldn’t … and that are being actively investigated today. For more information on what we now refer to as “non-coding DNA,” … (as outlined in the Bermuda Principles ) of the genomic information generated. This kind of policy was made possible …

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Your Genome & You Infographic

The Your Genome & You infographic introduces the basics of genetics and genomics, and how the science impacts our lives.

… Provides tools, resources, and curriculum about genomics, technology, and the impact of genomics. Other Resources …

Infographic

Infographic: Completing the human genome sequence

An infographic that explains why it was so difficult to fully complete the human genome sequence.

… the words (clockwise, from left to right): Complexity, Technology, Cost and Patience. Specific messages accompany … "Be strong, little computer!" A gentleman attempts to join Technology puzzle piece with the Complexity puzzle piece(to …

Infographic

Y Chromosome Infographic

Among the 24 chromosomes that make up the human genome, the Y chromosome is unique for its highly repetitive structure. Scientists are studying the Y and its unusual features to better understand human health and disease.

… passed down from male parent to male offspring, so the information on the Y chromosome can more speci cally …

Virtual Exhibit

Gene Sweepstakes (GeneSweep)

The Gene Sweepstakes — or GeneSweep as it became popularly known — was a three-year-long, sweepstakes-style contest organized by British bioinformatician Ewan Birney, Ph.D., of the European Bioinformatics Institute. Scientists participated in the contest by betting on the total number of protein-coding genes that would be identified in the human genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project.

… website thus became a key place to get the most up-to-date information about the collection of identified human genomes. …