What is a Genome?

Find out in this short animated video

Eleven new centres across England have been chosen to deliver the 100,000 Genomes Project. The 100,000 Genomes Project involves collecting and decoding 100,000 human genomes – complete sets of people’s genes – that will enable scientists and doctors to understand more about specific conditions including rare diseases and cancer. But – what is a genome? Find out in Department of Health short animated video.

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