Question

Applications and future challenges of the Human Genome Project

Hint:

Remember: The Human Genome Project helps in disease diagnosis and personalized medicine; challenges include ethical issues and data management. 

Answer 1

Applications:

• Identification of disease-causing genes and development of targeted therapies.
• Advances in personalized medicine and genetic counseling.
• Understanding human evolution and migration patterns.
• Improvement in forensic science through DNA fingerprinting.

Future Challenges:

• Ethical concerns regarding genetic privacy and discrimination.
• High costs associated with genome sequencing and data analysis.
• Managing the vast amount of genomic data effectively.