From the Blueprint to You

Created in April 2003 for 50 years of DNA: A Celebration of the Genome, From the Blueprint to You explores the world of genetics, DNA, the Human Genome Project, the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic research and the future of genomics.

Follow the links below to each chapter: All chapters are in

From the Blueprint to You: A Brief Guide to Genetics

DNA as the Instruction Book

The Genetic Code: Figure A

Making a Protein: Figure B

Human Genome Project

Implications for the Future

Glossary of Terms

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Last Reviewed: February 23, 2009