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Initial impact of the sequencing of the human genome

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Lander, Eric S.·2011·Nature

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The sequence of the human genome has dramatically accelerated biomedical research. Here I explore its impact, in the decade since its publication, on our understanding of the biological functions encoded in the genome, on the biological basis of inherited diseases and cancer, and on the evolution and history of the human species. I also discuss the road ahead in fulfilling the promise of genomics for medicine.

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Authors
Lander, E. S.
Affiliations
Broad Institute (US)
Corresponding author
Lander, Eric S.
Venue
Nature
Published
2011-02
Volume
470
Issue
7333
Pages
187-197
ISSN
  • 0028-0836 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-4687
OpenAlex
W2007807048
Cited by
1,044
References
102
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FWCI
14.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Nature (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
  • DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-sa)
Funders
Broad Institute
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genomics and Rare Diseases
Keywords
human genome sequencing, Human Genome Project, human genomics, DNA sequencing technologies, genomic medicine, genetic disorders, cancer genomics, human evolution, human history
MeSH terms
Genetics, Medical, Humans, Polymorphism, Genetic, Genome, Human, Human Genome Project, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Evolution, Molecular, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, History, 21st Century

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