Human Genome
Human Genome
The human genome is a human's complete set of genetic material (DNA). It contains all the instructions needed for growth, development, and…
Inside every cell of your body is a complete set of genetic instructions called the human genome.
Recall the four chemical bases of DNA: Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine. These bases pair up—Adenine with Thymine and Cytosine with Guanine— like letters forming words. These pairs make up genes that determine traits like your eye color, height, and how your body fights diseases.
All this information is packed into chromosomes containing more than 20,000 genes!
In 1990, scientists launched the Human Genome Project to map all human genes. After 13 years, they completed it in 2003, revealing that human DNA consists of over 3 billion nucleotide base pairs.
This discovery allowed scientists to identify genes linked to diseases like cystic fibrosis and cancer, helping doctors predict health risks and develop targeted treatments.
The project also led to personalized medicine, where treatments are designed to match a person’s unique genes, making healthcare safer and more effective.
Inside every cell of your body is a complete set of genetic instructions called the human genome.
Recall the four chemical bases of DNA: Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine. These bases pair up—Adenine with Thymine and Cytosine with Guanine— like letters forming words. These pairs make up genes that determine traits like your eye color, height, and how your body fights diseases.
All this information is packed into chromosomes containing more than 20,000 genes!
In 1990, scientists launched the Human Genome Project to map all human genes. After 13 years, they completed it in 2003, revealing that human DNA consists of over 3 billion nucleotide base pairs.
This discovery allowed scientists to identify genes linked to diseases like cystic fibrosis and cancer, helping doctors predict health risks and develop targeted treatments.
The project also led to personalized medicine, where treatments are designed to match a person’s unique genes, making healthcare safer and more effective.
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