How the Human Genome Project Transformed Medicine

The video discusses the Human Genome Project, its challenges, and its transformative impact on medicine, particularly in cancer treatment. It highlights the project's completion in 2003 and the subsequent advancements in personalized medicine. The speaker shares personal insights on genetic risks and lifestyle changes, emphasizing the project's role in understanding genetic information and improving health outcomes.

What is a genome?

• A type of cell

• The complete set of DNA instructions for an organism

• A type of genetic mutation

• A protein found in the body

What was a major challenge faced during the Human Genome Project?

• Political opposition

• Shortage of scientific personnel

• Technological limitations in reading DNA sequences

• Lack of funding

How has the Human Genome Project impacted cancer treatment?

• It has reduced the incidence of cancer

• It has allowed for the identification of genetic mutations in cancer cells

• It has made cancer treatment more expensive

• It has eliminated the need for chemotherapy

What is the approximate cost of having your genome mapped today?

• $10,000

• $5,000

• $1,000 or less

• $500

What personal health risk did the narrator discover through genome mapping?

• High risk of Alzheimer's

• High risk of cancer

• High risk of diabetes

• High risk of heart disease