Title: Human genome sequencing technologies, the medical, public health and economic implications in the industrialised G-8 nations

Authors: E. William Ebomoyi; Josephine I. Ebomoyi

Addresses: Department of Health Studies College of Health Sciences, Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598 USA. ' Department of Biology College of Arts and Sciences, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, USA.

Abstract: This project focused on characterising the quality of life indices and economic resources in the G-8 nations. The research team explored the existing scientific infrastructures already in place in the industrialised nations, even before the completion of the human genome sequencing by March 2003. Their authentic and well-established technological workforce developed new generation of innovative technologies for inexpensive, spontaneous, and precise genomic sequencing. The project team not only discussed the medical, public health and economic benefits derived from genomic research, but also compiled the fledging careers in bioscience and genetics in the G-8 nations.

Keywords: international human genome sequencing consortium; IHGSC; quality of life indices; G8 nations; genomic technology; DNA vision; medical informatics; public health; economic outcomes; ethics; legal implications; social implications; bioinformatics.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMEI.2012.045307

International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics, 2012 Vol.4 No.1, pp.97 - 108

Published online: 11 Aug 2014 *

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