The race to sequence the human genome - Tien Nguyen
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In 1990, The Human Genome Project proposed to sequence the entire human genome over 15 years with $3 billion of public funds. Then, seven years before its scheduled completion, a private company called Celera announced that they could accomplish the same goal in just three years at a fraction of the cost. Tien Nguyen details the history of this race to sequence the human genome.
More than 20 research centers contributed to the Human Genome Project--what are some challenges and benefits associated with collaborating with so many partners?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Tien Nguyen
- Director Barak Drori
- Artist Yossi Gavan
- Producer Michal Boico
- Collaborator Office of Research Integrity
- Narrator Addison Anderson
