Following the Completion of the Human Genome Project the ENCODE

question 33

Essay

Following the completion of the Human Genome Project the ENCODE Project was developed as a major follow-up project. What were the aims, and what the outcome?

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Definitions:

Culture Change

The phenomenon by which cultural elements such as norms, values, traditions, and languages evolve over time due to factors like innovation, diffusion, and acculturation.

Majority Ethnic Group

The ethnic group in a given society or country that makes up the largest percentage of the population, often holding significant cultural, economic, or political influence.

Han

The majority ethnic group of China, constituting over 90% of its population.