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In February 2001, humanity got its first look at the human genome following the publication of the Human Genome Project, one of the largest scientific projects ever undertaken.
The Human Genome Project fundamentally changed genomics, medical research and collaboration in science, it also opened up the field of epigenetics and the possibility of personalised medicine.
What have been the biggest project s contributions to human health, and where are the future avenues of research?
GUEST: Professor John Shine, former Executive Director of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and President of the Australian Academy of Science.
Duration: 9min 43sec