Human Genetics & Embryology

Department of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Publications

• Opinion   
  Human Genome Project: Impact on Medicine and Society
  Author(s): Stuglik Rlund*
  
  The Human Genome Project (HGP), completed in 2003, stands as one of the most ambitious and transformative scientific endeavors in history. By mapping the entire human genome—comprising over 3 billion DNA base pairs—the project has revolutionized our understanding of human genetics, disease, and evolution. It has provided an unprecedented level of insight into the genetic blueprint that shapes our biology, influencing everything from the development of diseases to our response to treatments. Beyond its scientific achievements, the HGP has had profound implications for both medicine and society, reshaping approaches to personalized healthcare, genetic testing, and ethical considerations surrounding human genetics. In medicine, the Human Genome Project has laid the foundation for precision medicine, which tailors treatments based on an individual's genetic makeup. This sh.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-0436.2024.15.261

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