2003Reputable sourceWell documented
Human Genome Project completed
On the timeline · around 2003 · Contemporary
What happened
An international effort produced the first essentially complete sequence of the human genome.
Why it matters
Launched the genomic era of medicine and biology.
How we know
The published reference sequence and the project records of the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute.
Sources
- NHGRI (NIH). The Human Genome Project · Reputable source