A research initiative that has mapped the entire human genome. This means determining the size, location and sequence of each gene. Obtaining this map is only the first step, which is essential for determining the multitude of functions carried out by the numerous genes (i.e. "folding" the map).
Acknowledgements: Thank you Dr. Dave for the this text: "The most difficult part will not be the initial mapping, but the determination of function of the huge number of genes."