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Enlace: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics/index.html

Descripción: American Museum of Natural History.
«In June 2000, scientists triumphantly announced they had deciphered the human genome, the blueprint for human life. By laying out in order the 3.2 billion units of our DNA, researchers sparked a firestorm of discovery and ushered in a new age.
To the untrained eye, this vast code of A's, T's, G's and C's is baffling. But a map of our genome offers boundless potential to scientists. Foremost are prospects in our health, ranging from discovering cures for cancer to changing or choosing our genes. We can also apply this knowledge to feeding the world's growing population, solving forensic mysteries and saving species on the verge of extinction. Truly, this is wondrous information—if we use it responsibly.»