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According to the official site, "The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international research effort to characterize the genomes of human and selected model organisms through complete mapping and sequencing of their DNA, to develop technologies for genomic analysis, to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics research, and to train scientists who will be able to utilize the tools and resources developed through the HGP to pursue biological studies that will improve human health."
In other words, the Human Genome Project is an endeavor of the National Human Genome Research Institute, whose goal is to completely map and characterize the genomes of humans and other organisms. The data obtained from this project will help us better understand the genetic bases of who we are and how we function. These will also help us develop better therapies to protect us against diseases.
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