Applications of Human Genome Project

The information generated from the HGP has been used to tackle human health issues with the end goal of finding cures for diseases Scientists have noticed a correlation between changes in specific genes and the likelihood of developing certain inherited diseases The mechanism which causes these inherited diseases to develop is not yet understood. It is being actively researched by thousands of scientists For example, several genes within the human genome have been linked to increased risk of certain cancers If an individuals BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are mutated then they are substantially more likely to develop breast cancer There have also been specific genes linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease