Human Genome Project

• What did HGP identify?

  All genes found in human DNA
• How was this information stored?

  In the database
• What do scientists use this info to do?

  • Identify genes and proteins involved in disease
  • Create drugs that target individual proteins
• What has the HGP highlighted?

  Common genetic variations and similarities between people
• What do genetic variations mean in terms of drugs?

  We all respond differently to drugs
• Explain the aims of human genome (5)

  • To identify all the genes found in human genome
  • To find the location of all genes
  • To determine the sequences of base pairs that make up the human DNA
  • To find the functions of different genes
  • To publish the results on a public database
• List the ethical issues of the HGP

  • People may be put under pressure to not have children
  • Embryo has no say
  • May lead to designer babies
  • Human rights/Personal freedom
  • Data protection issues
• List the social issues of HGP

  • Increase pressure for germ line therapy to prevent children inheriting genetic conditions
  • May lead to discrimination with jobs
  • Psychological stress