Human Genome Project (also known as Human Genome Mapping Project, Genome Project, Human): A coordinated effort of researchers to map (CHROMOSOME MAPPING) and sequence (SEQUENCE ANALYSIS, DNA) the human GENOME.

NIH MeSH · D016045Disciplines and Occupations

Human Genome Project

Also known asHuman Genome Mapping Project · Genome Project, Human · Genome Projects, Human · Human Genome Projects · Project, Human Genome · Projects, Human Genome · Human Genome Diversity Project

Definition

A coordinated effort of researchers to map (CHROMOSOME MAPPING) and sequence (SEQUENCE ANALYSIS, DNA) the human GENOME.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.180.350.174
  • H01.158.273.343.249.400
  • H01.158.273.343.350.174
  • H01.158.273.343.385.875
  • H01.770.644.145.350.500
  • L01.462.750.450

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Common questions about Human Genome Project

What does Human Genome Project mean in medicine?
A coordinated effort of researchers to map (CHROMOSOME MAPPING) and sequence (SEQUENCE ANALYSIS, DNA) the human GENOME. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Human Genome Project known by any other names?
Yes. Human Genome Project is also referred to as Human Genome Mapping Project, Genome Project, Human, Genome Projects, Human, Human Genome Projects in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Human Genome Project sit in the medical classification?
Human Genome Project falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.180.350.174, H01.158.273.343.249.400, H01.158.273.343.350.174). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016045) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗