The Power of Genetics,
the Code of Life
Decoding the human genome is one of the most exciting scientific pursuits of our time. By understanding the human genome we will map the mechanisms of health, biology and evolution, helping to unravel the mysteries of life itself.
At the center of every living thing is a simple alphabet of four chemical bases: A, T, C, and G. These letters form DNA, and the sequence they create is what we mean by genetics, the code of life. DNA reveals what makes us unique. Some traits come from our genes, others from the world around us, and together they create the individuality in all of us.