Human Epigenome Project

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Human Epigenome Project (HEP) is a multinational science project, with the stated aim to "identify, catalog, and interpret genome-wide DNA methylation patterns of all human genes in all major tissues". [1] It is financed by government funds as well as private investment, via a consortium of genetic research organisations.

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The call for such a project was widely suggested and supported by cancer research scientists from all over the world. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Consortium

The HEP consortium is made up of the following organizations:[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Description Page". Human Epigenome Project. Archived from the original on 2009-10-10. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
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