The Human Genome Project

The Human Genome Project spanned fifteen years and cost millions of dollars as scientists worldwide worked together to map the entire human genetic code. The book details how researchers sequenced DNA, built detailed gene maps, and tackled the technical challenges of handling an enormous amount of genetic information. It also explores the controversies that arose, including ethical concerns about genetic privacy, discrimination, and the broader implications of decoding human biology. Aimed at middle-grade readers, the narrative makes a complex scientific endeavor understandable while highlighting both its promise and its pitfalls.