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The human genome is 99 percent the same from human to human.
Although the human genome is 99 percent the same from human to human, it is that one percent that can have a major impact on our response to diseases, viruses, medications and toxins. If researchers can uncover the minute genetic details that set each of us apart, biomedical research and treatments can be better customized for each individual.
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