Detailed gene map will lift lid on diseases - The Guardian 23rd January 2008

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

An ambitious project to create the most detailed picture of human genetic variation yet has been launched by British and American scientists. The 1000 Genomes Project will map the tiny fraction of genetic material that differs between people, giving scientists unprecedented insight into why some are more susceptible to disease than others.

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