The main goals of Human Genome Project are as follows:
1. Identify all the genes (approximately 30000) in human DNA.
2. Determine the sequence of the three billion chemical base pairs that makeup the human DNA.
3. To store this information in databases.
4. Improve tools for data analysis.
5. Transfer related technologies to other sectors, such as industries.
6. Address the ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project.