The human genome project: Prospects and implications for clinical medicine

Journal Article · Wed Oct 09 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.266.14.1966· OSTI ID:5560498

Green, E D; Waterston, R H ^[1]

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1. Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO (United States)

The recently initiated human genome project is a large international effort to elucidate the genetic architecture of the genomes of man and several model organisms. The initial phases of this endeavor involve the establishment of rough blueprints (maps) of the genetic landscape of these genomes, with the long-term goal of determining their precise nucleotide sequences and identifying the genes. The knowledge gained by these studies will provide a vital tool for the study of many biologic processes and will have a profound impact on clinical medicine.

• OSTI ID: 5560498
• Journal Information: JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association; (United States), Vol. 266:14; ISSN 0098-7484
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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