In the year 2000, the company Celera and the official Human Genome Project announced the first working draft of the human genome.
This incredible feat revolutionized how scientists can study traits and diseases at the genetic level. In this Assignment, you will examine the importance of this announcement and look at some of its implications.
You can start your research with the Human Genome Project Information Archive: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/index.shtml
U.S. Department of Energy (n.d.) Human Genome Project. Retrieved June 20, 2017, from http://web.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/index.shtml
Your assessment should address the following:
Briefly explain the goal of the human genome project and one technique used to sequence DNA.
Even though the human genome was sequenced, discuss how DNA sequence can differ from person to person.
Discuss what issues have been raised about handling and utilizing the enormous amount of data generated from the Human Genome Project.
Provide two examples of how the knowledge of the human genome sequence has benefited genetic research, technology or the field of medicine.
Analyze at least one ethical AND legal implication concerning the ability to know a person’s DNA sequence.
Your Assignment should be written in an essay format, with an introduction and conclusion. The paper will require you to include details from research including the course materials and sources you locate on your own.
Use APA format to cite your sources of information, both within parenthetical citations and also within a reference page at the end of the project. More detailed submission requirements are listed below.
This Assessment should be a double-spaced Microsoft Word™ document of a minimum of 750 words (not including the title and reference pages).
Times New Roman 12-point font is preferred.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
