The Genetics Revolution

What will our lives be like fifty years from now? What will we know about ourselves as humans and how will that affect our lives? It''s impossible to know the future for certain but one thing we do knowperhaps nothing will alter our future more than the Genetics Revolution of the past thirty-five years. This book clarifies the history and examines the possible impact of five major areas of genetic research: The Human Genome Project and genetic engineering In vitro fertilization (IVF) and the technology of reproduction The Human Genome Diversity Project which is studying the variation of the human genome Embryonic stem-cell research Cloning. All of these areas of research produce two reactions among the general publichope for the improvement of people''s lives and fear of science out of control.The Genetics Revolution examines the scientific social and political impacts of the genetics on everyday lifein the past in the present and in the future. Each specific topic is contained within its own chapter for ease in accessing specific information. This is an ideal resource for students teachers and others preparing research papers. In addition it integrates science and social science topics in a way that supports topics in the school curricula. The book contains documented current information that both supports and challenges current thinking about genetics.