An international group of scientists had published their first working draft of the human genome in 2001 as part of the Human Genome Project (HGP). The project was completed in 2003 and the entire human genome has since been mapped. With the publicized genomic database, specific genes associated with disease have been able to be identified. In partnership with other publicly available resources, the HGP has enabled more accurate diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Over the past 25 years, the HGP has revolutionized the field of forensics, medicine, and family planning.
On the 25th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, esteemed scientists have reflected on the efforts that went into the publication of the human genome and its impact across specialties. From wide-scale comparative genomics to the identification of specific polymorphisms, most modern advancements in genetics and biotechnology would not be possible without the HGP.
Source:
https://web.ub.edu/en/web/actualitat/w/25th-anniversary-human-genome
Additional link:
https://www.britannica.com/event/Human-Genome-Project/Advances-based-on-the-HGP
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