The first results of the Human Genome project (HGP) have started coming in. Hindustan Times reported in a front page article today that Humans have evolved fastest in the past 5000 years since we separated from our 'parent' chimpanzees - and the rate of evolution is seeding up, also thanks to " the surge in global population ..... since more mutations occur now".
The research in specific is not of so much consequence, as is the fact that the genome project has started its data analysis stage and some results have started emerging. Why this is exciting is because the HGP holds the key to several breakthroughs in the field of biomedicine - and probably a permanent cure for several unconquerable diseases like cancer and AIDS.
Scientists also predict that when the study of the Human Genome is close to completion - it will lead to development of 'customized medicine" - wherein each person can be given medicines depending upon what would best suit his/ her anatomy and thus reduce risks of side effects and lead to speedier recovery.
I am sure everyone finds this more exciting than the new Web 2.0 innovations happening around - it is indeed the key to a better, healthier and hence more productive life for humans of the future!!
If you'd like to know more of the benefits of HGP visit this and this.
Note:
The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international scientific research project. Its goal is to understand the genetic make-up of the human species by determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up DNA, and to identify the 20,000-25,000 genes of the human genome.
The research in specific is not of so much consequence, as is the fact that the genome project has started its data analysis stage and some results have started emerging. Why this is exciting is because the HGP holds the key to several breakthroughs in the field of biomedicine - and probably a permanent cure for several unconquerable diseases like cancer and AIDS.
Scientists also predict that when the study of the Human Genome is close to completion - it will lead to development of 'customized medicine" - wherein each person can be given medicines depending upon what would best suit his/ her anatomy and thus reduce risks of side effects and lead to speedier recovery.
I am sure everyone finds this more exciting than the new Web 2.0 innovations happening around - it is indeed the key to a better, healthier and hence more productive life for humans of the future!!
If you'd like to know more of the benefits of HGP visit this and this.
Note:
The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international scientific research project. Its goal is to understand the genetic make-up of the human species by determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up DNA, and to identify the 20,000-25,000 genes of the human genome.
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