| origins of the human genome project. | the human genome project has become a reality. building on a debate that dates back to 1985, several genome projects are now in full stride around the world, and more are likely to form in the next several years. italy began its genome program in 1987, and the united kingdom and u.s.s.r. in 1988. the european communities mounted several genome projects on yeast, bacteria, drosophila, and arabidospis thaliana (a rapidly growing plant with a small genome) in 1988, and in 1990 commenced a new 2-yea ... | 1991 | 1991595 |