The Human Genome Project constituted a collaborative and global scientific endeavor aimed at elucidating the sequence of nucleotide base pairs comprising human DNA. Its overarching objectives included the comprehensive identification and mapping of all human genome genes, undertaken with a dual focus on both the physical and functional dimensions of genetic information.
Following are the main aims of human genome project :
1. Identify the roughly 20,000-25,000 genes within human DNA.
2. Sequence the 3 billion base pairs constituting human DNA.
3. Store this comprehensive information in a database.
4. Create enhanced tools for effective data analysis.
5. Apply and disseminate associated technologies across diverse sectors, including industries.
6. Tackle ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may emerge from the project.