Includes bibliographical references and index. Back cover of book has series as: Inquire investigate human science.
Contents:
Timeline -- Introduction: The code of life -- How genes work -- The race to map the human genome -- What does the human genome tell us? -- Using the human genome to improve health -- Human evolution: the story of us -- Our genomic future.
Summary:
Mooney helps readers explore the discoveries scientists have made about the human genome. These discoveries help us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. She also explores some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from advances in genomic science.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.