Human Genome

The human genome is comprised of a complete set of human genetic material (DNA) that encompassing roughly 3.2 billion chromosomes organized into 23 pairs with mitochondrial DNA. The human genome contains about 20,000–25,000 protein-coding genes that combine with "junk DNA" the non-coding regions that is unknown and needs to be explored. Proteins play a critical role in the regulation, structure, and function of DNA. Key areas in health and disease prevention include protein-coding genes that make up 1% - 2% of the genome. Variations within single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) make up 1% of the differences that drive individual traits and disease risk.