1. Early opponents of the Human Genome Project questioned the feasibility and cost of the large-scale undertaking, as well as the ethical implications of sequencing the human genome.
2. The Bermuda Accord was a landmark agreement that established guidelines for sharing and access to large-scale genomic data, ensuring it was freely available to the public.
3. ENCODE, or the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements, was key to future research in genomics as it mapped out the functional elements of the human genome.
4. Factors contributing to the faster and cheaper completion of the Human Genome Project include technological advances in DNA sequencing, increased government funding, and public-private partnerships.
5. The sequencing of the human genome has changed medicine by allowing for more precise diagnoses, personalized treatments, and a better understanding of disease. It has also opened the door for gene therapy and other targeted therapies.