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Human Genome News, April-June 1996; 7(6)
The Statement on the Principled Conduct of Genetic Research, developed by the Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Committee of the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO), was approved by the HUGO Council on March 21. The statement is based on four tenets: recognition that the human genome is part of humanity's common heritage; adherence to international norms of human rights; respect for the values, traditions, culture, and integrity of participants; and the acceptance and preservation of human dignity and freedom. The full statement is available via WWW (url no longer available) and from the HUGO Americas office (301/654-1477, Fax: /652-3368, hugo@gdb.org).
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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.