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The creation and development of advanced
information and
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computational technologies to solve problems in
biology.
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The use of advanced computational resources and
techniques to analyze
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data generated by the Human Genome Project to
improve medical
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treatment.
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Precise sequence of ~30K human genes have been
mapped
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Critical to elucidate the function of each gene.
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Leads to greater understanding of human
development.
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Potential to treat many diseases, including AIDS
cancer, MS, and Alzheimer’s
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and provide personalized treatment.
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From Human Genome
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Locate genes (tens of thousands in human body)
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Determine what protein a gene regulates (millions
of proteins in body)
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Determine structure
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Determine protein function
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Devise drugs to block or enhance protein function
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