Last chromosome in human genome sequenced

Reuters ^ | May 17, 2006 | Patricia Reaney

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LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have reached a landmark point in one of the world's most important scientific projects by sequencing the last chromosome in the Human Genome, the so-called "book of life."

Chromosome 1 contains nearly twice as many genes as the average chromosome and makes up eight percent of the human genetic code.

It is packed with 3,141 genes and linked to 350 illnesses including cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

"This achievement effectively closes the book on an important volume of the Human Genome Project," said Dr Simon Gregory who headed the sequencing project at the Sanger Institute in England.

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One could say that armed with this knowledge, humans are now in a position to proceed with Intelligent Design!

[Ben Mugged]

I have to finally admit it. I was the last one....... The weak link in the human genome.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The important questions are "Who owns the patents on the genes?" and "How can they collect licensing fees from all the humans whose genes infringe upon those pieces of their hard-earned intellectual property?"

Thieves is what those IP pirates are. Common thieves.

[nikos1121]

Have they found the location of the gene that causes hair loss? If so, let me know, as I'd like to have a full head of hair back again before I die...

[wizr]

Genome...Is this that little statue guy I seen on TV?

[aimhigh]

One could say that armed with this knowledge..

This doesn't mean they understand each gene. They still have many more questions than answers.

[prophetic]

Based on the sales of products for human vanity (not need) if we could overnight harness the information from this research, then the top products would be for:

1) Anti-Aging

2) Penile enhancements

3) Female breast/body ehnancements

4) Skin rejuvination

5) Weight Loss

[Jake The Goose]

And that's just your family alone....

Kidding

[prophetic]

and you should see MY list!!! :-)

[SunkenCiv]

The researchers will be embarrassed in a few years when they find the actual chromosome numbers coded into each one, and they don't agree with the human-assigned ones.