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  Vol.10, No.1-2   February 1999

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Genome Project

In the News

Microbial Genomics

Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues and Educational Resources

Proteomics

Genetics in Medicine

Informatics

Web, Other Resources, Publications

Funding

Meeting Calendars & Acronyms

  • Genome and Biotechnology Meetings
  • Training Courses and Workshops
  • Acronyms

HGN archives and subscriptions

Human Genome Project Information home

Five-Year Research Goals of the U.S. Human Genome Project

October 1, 1998 to September 30, 2003

Note: For more on the Five Year Research Goals, see the website.

Human DNA Sequence

  • Achieve coverage of at least 90% of the genome in a working draft based on mapped clones by the end of 2001.
  • Finish one-third of the human DNA sequence by the end of 2001.
  • Finish the complete human genome sequence by the end of 2003.
  • Make the sequence totally and freely accessible.

Sequencing Technology

  • Continue to increase the throughput and reduce the cost of current sequencing technology.
  • Support research on novel technologies that can lead to significant improvements in sequencing technology.
  • Develop effective methods for the advanced development and introduction of new sequencing technologies into the sequencing process.

Human Genome Sequence Variation

  • Develop technologies for rapid, large-scale identification and/or scoring of single nucleotide polymorphisms and other DNA sequence variants.
  • Identify common variants in the coding regions of the majority of identified genes during this five-year period.
  • Create a SNP map of at least 100,000 markers.
  • Develop the intellectual foundations for studies of sequence variation.
  • Create public resources of DNA samples and cell lines.

Functional Genomics Technology

  • Generate sets of full-length cDNA clones and sequences that represent human genes and model organisms.
  • Support research on methods for studying functions of nonprotein-coding sequences.
  • Develop technology for comprehensive analysis of gene expression.
  • Improve methods for genome-wide mutagenesis.
  • Develop technology for large-scale protein analyses.

Comparative Genomics

  • Complete the sequence of the roundworm C. elegans genome by 1998.
  • Complete the sequence of the fruitfly Drosophila genome by 2002.
  • Develop an integrated physical and genetic map for the mouse, generate additional mouse cDNA resources, and complete the sequence of the mouse genome by 2008.
  • Identify other useful model organisms and support appropriate genomic studies.

Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues

  • Examine issues surrounding the completion of the human DNA sequence and the study of human genetic variation.
  • Examine issues raised by the integration of genetic technologies and information into health care and public health activities.
  • Examine issues raised by the integration of knowledge about genomics and gene-environment interactions in non-clinical settings.
  • Explore how new genetic knowledge may interact with a variety of philosophical, theological, and ethical perspectives.
  • Explore how racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors affect the use, understanding, and interpretation of genetic information; the use of genetic services; and the development of policy.

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

  • Improve content and utility of databases.
  • Develop better tools for data generation, capture, and annotation.
  • Develop and improve tools and databases for comprehensive functional studies.
  • Develop and improve tools for representing and analyzing sequence similarity and variation.
  • Create mechanisms to support effective approaches for producing robust, exportable software that can be widely shared.

Training and Manpower

  • Nurture the training of scientists skilled in genomics research.
  • Encourage the establishment of academic career paths for genomic scientists.
  • Increase the number of scholars who are knowledgeable in both genomic and genetic sciences and in ethics, law, or the social sciences.

The electronic form of the newsletter may be cited in the following style:
Human Genome Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Human Genome News (v10n1-2).

Human Genome Project 1990–2003

The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international 13-year effort, 1990 to 2003. Primary goals were to discover the complete set of human genes and make them accessible for further biological study, and determine the complete sequence of DNA bases in the human genome. See Timeline for more HGP history.

Human Genome News

Published from 1989 until 2002, this newsletter facilitated HGP communication, helped prevent duplication of research effort, and informed persons interested in genome research.