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4.1 discuss the benefits of the Human Genome Project

discuss the benefits of the Human Genome Project

Current and potential applications and benefits of the HGP include:

Improvements in Molecular Medicine:

More accurate risk assessment:

Better understanding of evolution and human migration (Bioarchaeology, Anthropology, Evolution and Human Migration) :

DNA Forensics:

For more information on the HGP (external website) US Department of Energy, Office of Science, USA. Click on any link that you are interested in.