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Published online 17 November 2008 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2008.1235
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The search for genome 'dark matter' moves closer
The multi-million dollar 1000 Genomes project is set to be finished in a year.
An almost complete catalogue of human genetic variation could be available by the end of 2009, thanks to a massive genome sequencing project that includes academic and industrial partners around the world.
Announcing completion of the pilot phase of the 1000 Genomes project, the project's co-chair David Altshuler said last week that it has already successfully catalogued 3.
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