FOR the past decade, the human genome has loomed over us like a monolith,
waiting to be taken apart painstakingly, piece by piece until we could see how
it all fits together. Within a few weeks, we can expect the first detailed
sketch of that structure.
What impact will this knowledge have on all our lives? This is the question
at the heart of a special report in this week’s news section.
We know, of course, that it is about to spark a medical revolution. Just for
starters, doctors should be able to work out the intricacies of disorders
influenced…
