Advantages and Disadvantages of the Human Genome Project (HGP) (Essay Sample)

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of The Human Genome Project (HGP)
The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international venture aimed at identifying and locating every gene in the human species. It began in 1990 and technological advancements since then have significantly accelerated the project's progress and numerous successes. Nevertheless, the HGP has been the subject of much controversy due to the entrance of commercial competition. Recent literature has explored concerns about privacy and confidentiality and commercialization, while highlighting the benefits such as  better diagnosis of disease and contributing to the understanding of human evolution and human migration.
One of the potential benefits of the HGP is that it is vital tool for understanding human evolution, migration and shared biology. The HGP provides insights into historical and current processes of human evolution, while also deepening our understanding of the common