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Human Genome
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Brief History of the Human Genome Project 
 A summary of "human genetics and its history with simple descriptions of modes of inheritance using the commonly-used terms from the genetic literature. It also describes current efforts to create genetic maps and to sequence the 3 billion bases in the human genome." This essay by George Cahill is Chapter 1 of Morality and the New Genetics: A Guide for Students and Health Care Providers (Gert, Bernard et al., 1996). http://www.dartmouth.edu/~cbbc/courses/bio4/bio4-1997/16-HumanGenome.html Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Science, Science Last updated Jul 4, 2000 The Genomic Revolution
This exhibition summarizes the benefits of human genome research, including the possibility of "discovering cures for cancer, ... feeding the world's growing population, solving forensic mysteries and saving species on the verge of extinction." Contains related links and a short glossary. From the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics/0_home/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More, Science, Science Last updated Oct 30, 2007 Genomics.energy.gov: Genome Programs of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
This enormous site covers the human genome project, genomics generally, biomass, cloning, genetic testing, medical applications, and ethical, legal, and social issues. From the Office of Biological and Environmental Research of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. http://genomics.energy.gov/ Topics: Energy, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Human Genome Project Information
"Completed in 2003, the Human Genome Project (HGP) was a 13-year project coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health." This site provides background and updates on the project (data analysis is ongoing). Topics include medical and genetic implications, and ethical, legal, and social issues. Also includes material for teachers and students. From the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, Human Genome Program. http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml Topics: Science Last updated Nov 13, 2006 International HapMap Project
The goal of this highly technical project "is to develop a haplotype map of the human genome, the HapMap, which will describe the common patterns of human DNA sequence variation." It is expected "to be a key resource for researchers to use to find genes affecting health, disease, and responses to drugs and environmental factors." Includes a tutorial and project data. From a partnership of scientists and funding agencies throughout the world. http://hapmap.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Topics: Science Last updated Oct 5, 2009 Science: The Human Genome
A special online, full-text issue (Feb. 16, 2001) of Science magazine devoted to the Human Genome Project. Included is an archived collection of previously published articles detailing the history of the project along with a timeline. Celera Genomics' report on the human genome sequence is also here. http://www.sciencemag.org/content/vol291/issue5507/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Science, Science Last updated Feb 28, 2004 |
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