chromosome mapping

Investigates the complete implications of the human genome project and the impact that its discoveries will have on life.

Itroduces the Human Genome Project, a 15-year scientific research effort with a projected cost of 3 billion dollars, revealing its goal: to identify the precise location and function of all of the genes in the human body.

Scientist J. Craig Venter recounts his involvement in the mapping of the human genome, discussing how his training and interest in science and medicine helped prepare him for the daunting task, how his research consumed his life, and how his discoveries impacted his views on life and evolution.