... human DNA, 3. store this information in databases, 4. improve tools for data analysis, 5. transfer related technologies to the private sector, and 6. address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project. To help achieve these goals, researchers also are studying the genetic makeup of several nonhuman organisms. These include the common human gut ... exceed $45 billion by 2009 (Consulting Resources Corporation Newsletter, Spring 1999). Some current and potential applications of genome research include 1. molecular medicine 2. microbial genomics 3. risk asses...

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... up human DNA, • store this information in databases, • improve tools for data analysis, • transfer related technologies to the private sector, and • Address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project. To help achieve these goals, researchers also are studying the genetic makeup of several nonhuman organisms. These include the common human gut ... already having a major impact on research across the life sciences. Some current and potential applications of genome research include • Molecular Medicine • Microbial Genomics • Risk Assessment â...

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