''The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international scientific research project with the goal of determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome from both a physical and functional standpoint.'' (Wikipedia, Human Genome Project)
The Human Genome Project (HGP) is a project that started in 1990. It is important because it uses information from current and newly discovered DNA to develop new ways to treat, cure, or even prevent the thousands of diseases that affect humankind. The reason this project would impact the development on Gene Therapy is because both projects have a common goal in mind; to cure and prevent diseases from happening to humans by using DNA.
''Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.'' (World Health Organization, Food Safety)
Genetically modified plants have attracted a large amount of media attention in recent years and continue to do so. Despite this, the general public remains largely unaware of what a GM plant actually is or what advantages and disadvantages the technology has to offer, particularly with regard to the range of applications for which they can be used. Because the industry of GMOs are so hugely funded, the discoveries about gene therapy in plants could be applied to humans too.
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