HGN chronicled the HGP from 1989 to 2002—facilitating communication among genome researchers and informing the public.
The DOE Genomic Science Program uses microbial and plant genomic data, high-throughput analytical technologies, and modeling and simulation to develop a predictive understanding of biological systems behavior relevant to solving energy and environmental challenges including bioenergy production, environmental remediation, and climate stabilization.
DOE JGI in Walnut Creek, California, provides state-of-the-science capabilities for genome sequencing and analysis. With more than 1100 worldwide collaborators on active projects, JGI is the preeminent facility for sequencing plants, microbes, and microbial communities that are foundational to energy and environmental research.
HGN chronicled the HGP from 1989 to 2002. It facilitated communication among genome researchers and informed persons interested in genome research.
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DOE Biological and Environmental Research Helps Fuel "Biology Century"Taking advantage of the wealth of information generated by the "new biology" of the Human Genome Project, DOE's Life Sciences Division is funding $16 million in projects that focus on high-throughput approaches to solving complex biological problems related to DOE's diverse missions. The research, which is taking place at 5 DOE national laboratories and 13 universities and research institutions, will address unresolved issues in the following 4 major areas. Biochemical Potential of Microbes Health Risks from Low-Level Exposures to Radiation and Other Energy-Related By-Products "Engineered" Biomolecules for Use in Energy Production, Environmental Cleanup, Drug Design, and Industry New Genetic Information from Mice, Yeast, and Fruit Flies for Understanding Human Gene Functions More Quickly DOE's life sciences research program began more than 50 years ago to study the health effects of radiation, initially focusing on epidemiological studies of exposed people and genetic studies in animals. Nearly 15 years ago, DOE started planning its Human Genome Program to obtain DNA sequencing and analysis technologies and information at the genetic level regarding the effects of radiation and energy production on biological systems. In seeking to translate genomics for applications in diverse fields, DOE is helping to usher in what has been called the "biology century." The research projects were funded following extensive peer review of proposals. The electronic form of the newsletter may be cited in the following style: |
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.
Published from 1989 until 2002, this newsletter facilitated HGP communication, helped prevent duplication of research effort, and informed persons interested in genome research.
