Human genome project and mutation research: a mating that needs to happen.

The Human Genome Project has been in existence for several years. It has created a wealth of resources in the form of genetic and physical maps, innovative technologies, instrumentation, and information. It is driving the future of gene discovery, as well as disease diagnosis, amelioration, and treatment. Despite the successes in the project, the mutation research community has, in general, been slow to capitalize on the infrastructure and resources that have been created. This should not continue as there are now available some key technologies and resources that are ripe for exploitation.