This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through genomics -- from the basic presentation of ideas about heredity through the essential principles of molecular biology, including an exploration of the ethical implications of the genome project for individuals and society. Some of the worlds leading experts in genomics -- Harold Varmus, Leroy Hood, Daniel Kevles, and Craig Venter, to name just a few -- contribute their assessments of the state of current scientific research. Written for anyone wondering why we are the way we are, this book is a timely and important collection that spans the science, the promise, and the potential pitfalls of a field moving so quickly that its achievements may alternately delight and trouble us, but almost always surprise us. This new book is freely available online. |