The Human Genome Project Flashcards
What is the human genome project?
It was where scientists collaborated across the world and found out 20500 genes started in 1990 ended in 2003
It has helped many diseases be cured.
What can the human genome project help in preventing ?
Many common diseases such as cancers or heart diseases.
Also treating inherited disorders, we can quickly identify these genes.
People can be treated and tested for it once they have found the gene and located the trouble
What medicine does the human genome project help?
Helps people and doctors treat people easier
Scientists can test new drugs for people with a variation. They can also test drugs on people with breast cancer and how they will respond.
More generally we can make drugs more effective an efficient
What are some negatives of the human genome project?
Took long
Expensive
