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The Human Genome Project (HGP) is mapping human genes to create a vital research tool. This interdisciplinary effort advances biomedical science and trains future scientists in genetics and computation.

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Area of Science:

Genomics
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Research

Background:

Humans possess at least 50,000 gene loci, with information available for approximately 5,000 and 1,900 mapped to specific chromosomes.
Gene mapping combines physical methods (somatic cell hybrids, in situ hybridization) and genetic methods (linkage studies).