Genetics and Health

Final Chromosome Analyzed in Human Genome Project

by Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD on May 18th, 2006

The last and largest human chromosome, chromosome 1, has been sequenced by The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and collaborators in the UK and USA.

If it were typed out, chromosome 1’s huge repository of genetic information would cover 60,000 pages. It is home to more than 3000 genes and more than 350 known diseases, including conditions as varied as cancer development, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, high cholesterol and porphyria (thought to affect King George III of England).

Congratulations!

Medical News Today, May 17, 2006

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