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The Human Genome Project (HGP) was a 13-yr international effort whose primary goal was to sequence the 3 billion nucleotides of the human genome. Other goals included sequencing other genomes, developing new related technology, making the technology widely accessible, and examining the ethical, legal, and social implications of the project. The implications of the HGP on the current methods used in biomedical research and its impact on future healthcare are vast and far-reaching. This chapter reviews these topics and also provides a glimpse into the post-HGP era.
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Wu-Pong, S. (2008). The Human Genome Project and Drug Development. In: Wu-Pong, S., Rojanasakul, Y. (eds) Biopharmaceutical Drug Design and Development. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-532-9_2
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