The genome sequence
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The genome sequence

How DNA sequencing is uncovering the secrets encoded within the 3 billion nucleotides of the human genome.

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The largest study to correlate genetics with response to cancer drugs has released its first results. The UK-US collaboration's work is a step towards more personalised cancer treatment. 19/07/10

Leading scientists who helped map the human genome celebrate a decade of discovery since the first draft with the launch of the UK 10 000 Genomes Project. 25/06/10

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It's been a decade since the draft human genome sequence was announced. What impact has it had on genetics, genomics and science in general? 24/06/10
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The Human Genome Project and development of faster, cheaper DNA sequencing revolutionised biological research and the technology is still evolving. 28/07/09

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DNA, chromosomes and genes. 14/10/05
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The International Human Genome Sequencing consortium brought together scientists at 20 institutions in six countries: France, Germany, Japan, China, the UK and USA. 01/11/04
"We've now got to the point in human history where for the first time we are going to hold in our hands the set of instructions to make a human being." John Sulston
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DNA sequencing
Genome sequencing
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