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Just how long can we live?

G R Sutherland1

  • 1Department of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA. gsutherland@medicine.adelaide.edu.au

The Medical Journal of Australia
|May 31, 2001
PubMed
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The human genome has been sequenced, a major scientific achievement. Future genetic technologies promise to extend human lifespan.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Human Genetics
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • The Human Genome Project (HGP) represents a landmark international research effort.
  • The HGP aimed to determine the sequence of nucleotide base pairs that make up human DNA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To announce the sequencing of the human genome.
  • To discuss the potential impact of genomic information and future genetic technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Large-scale DNA sequencing technologies.
  • Bioinformatic analysis for data assembly and interpretation.

Main Results:

  • The complete sequence of the human genome has been determined.
  • The data is expected to be refined into a more usable format.

Conclusions:

  • The sequencing of the human genome is a foundational achievement.
  • Advances in genetic technologies stemming from this project may lead to increased human lifespan.