Human Genome Our DNA

Author: Dennis Lin Xie et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The sequencing of the human genome is called the most groundbreaking scientific event of this era. To a large extent, it helps us gain insight into our own history and individuality, and will unveil various unknown possibilities in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Since the discovery of DNA structure by Crick and Watson, no scientific achievement has been published with such acclaim and anticipation. The sequencing of the human genome is widely recognized as the most groundbreaking scientific event of our time. It will help us understand our own history and individuality. This book is engaging, beautifully designed, and closely related to the general public. It begins with an introduction to the basics of biology and genome sequencing technology, and concludes with a historic paper on genome sequencing. The book records the participants in the main human genome project, an important event timeline, and various perspectives on the impact of this work. It includes relevant reports from global media and an evaluation of the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genome sequencing. This book is a guide to understanding the human genome.