In 2000, scientists reported the sequencing of 88% of the entire draft human genome, but as of 2020, at least 8% was still missing. … See more

The first human genome sequences were published in nearly complete draft form in February 2001 by the Human Genome Project and Celera Corporation. Completion of the … See more

Most aspects of human biology involve both genetic (inherited) and non-genetic (environmental) factors. Some inherited variation influences aspects of our biology that are not medical in nature (height, eye color, ability to taste or smell certain compounds, etc.). … See more

The human mitochondrial DNA is of tremendous interest to geneticists, since it undoubtedly plays a role in mitochondrial disease. It also sheds light on human evolution; for example, analysis of variation in the human mitochondrial genome has led to … See more

The total length of the human reference genome does not represent the sequence of any specific individual. The genome is organized into 22 … See more

Human reference genome
With the exception of identical twins, all humans show significant variation in genomic DNA … See more

Comparative genomics studies of mammalian genomes suggest that approximately 5% of the human genome has been conserved … See more