What are the potential benefits of human genome research?
The project will reap fantastic benefits for humankind, some that we can anticipate and others that will surprise us. Generations of biologists and researchers have been provided with detailed DNA information that will be key to understanding the structure, organization, and function of DNA in chromosomes. Genome maps of other organisms will provide the basis for comparative studies that are often critical to understanding more complex biological systems. Information generated and technologies developed are revolutionizing future biological explorations. For details about the applications of human genome project research, see Potential Benefits of Human Genome Project Research. Click here to see a poster depicting resources gained from Human Genome Project research.
