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Synopsis From the discoveries of Watson and Crick to the appearance of Dolly the Sheep, the last fifty years have ushered in a revolution of knowledge in how organisms develop, function, and replicate. Scientist are now engaged in an epic task that will catapult the revolution to new heights: the sequencing of the human genome. We currently find ourselves crossing the threshold of major capability, with more power to create and change living beings than ever before. The purpose of this book is to provide a deeper insight into the chemistry behind genomics revolution. It takes readers on a fascinating journey through the essential principles of molecular biology. Written for anyone wondering why we are the way we are, this book is a timely and important source of information 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.