human genome

Explores the rivalry between Craig Venter and the Human Genome Project, which competed against one another to be the first to sequence the human genome. Discusses how their rivalry played out and how our increased understanding of DNA contributes to doctors' efforts to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases.

Explores the history of genetics the the human genome project and discusses what study of the genome tells us about human characteristics and development. Also takes a look at the causes of genetic diseases and considers how genetic research will continue to develop in the future.

A detailed guide to the human genome that explains the scientific principles of genome research, the social and ethical implications of DNA knowledge, the makeup of the genome, and other related topics.

The author examines some of the findings of the Human Genome Project, telling the story of one newly discovered gene from each of the twenty-three human chromosomes, and discussing what those genes reveal about the history of the human species.

Two museum mice presents an illustrated science book about human origins and evolution and the development of language, music, art, and the use of tools.