The human genome holds an extraordinary amount of information about human development, medicine, and evolution. In 2000, the human genome was triumphantly released as a reference genome with approximately 8% missing information (gaps). In 2022- exactly 22 years later, technological advances enabled the gaps to be filled. This is a notable scientific milestone, leading to the resolution of critical aspects of human genetic diversity, including evolutionary comparisons to our ancestors. Discuss the sequencing technology used to resolve the human genome in 2005, its significant advantages and limitations? What was the technology used in 2022, and how significant are the gaps that have been resolved? What new insight will be gained from this new information- especially pertaining to understanding epigenetics?

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The human genome holds an extraordinary amount of information about human development, medicine, and evolution. In 2000, the human genome was triumphantly released as a reference genome with approximately 8% missing information (gaps). In 2022- exactly 22 years later, technological advances enabled the gaps to be filled. This is a notable scientific milestone, leading to the resolution of critical aspects of human genetic diversity, including evolutionary comparisons to our ancestors. Discuss the sequencing technology used to resolve the human genome in 2005, its significant advantages and limitations? What was the technology used in 2022, and how significant are the gaps that have been resolved? What new insight will be gained from this new information- especially pertaining to understanding epigenetics?

 

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