The Human Genome Project had an impact on human beings and the history of science. Knowing where our genes are located allows scientists to open up doors that can help them understand DNA better. This impacts our daily lives because the HGP defines an essential part of the human race: the exact location of our genes.
Public policy has been the same throughout the years and cultural values of have yet to be greatly shifted. HGP support has shifted since scientists have discovered the location of 20,500 genes. Their goals have been met and scientists are planning to touch-up on those achievements. It is quite likely that in the future, constituents and politicians worldwide will find themselves voting on the possibilities and products that are a result of the initial HGP research.
The economic impacts resulting because of this application are; the time frame for researchers to figure out the function of the located genes, funding for the continuation of the HGP, and scientists to advance in their research instead of working on the goals they’ve already completed.
There aren't many companies that deal with strictly human genetics, but there are private companies such as; Genentech and 23andme whose main focus is the human genome and topics that associate with it. Tax payer money for these types of companies won't be available as much as it is for public companies, because public companies are supported more; they deal with a variety of studies.
