The 50th anniversary of the discove...

The 50th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix in April 2003 also marked the completion of the Human Genome exhibit Leaders of this landmark undertaking unveiled the "finished" version of the human genome succession and mapped plans for tackling the nearest challenge: translating genomic research into medical treatments. The contrive identified more than 1400 disease gene and studied to what degree human genetic make-up may affect ethical, legal, and social issues. Francis Collins, MD PhD director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National