Who are we, really? We share traits with our parents, but our genetic makeup is unique. Each one of us is a one-and-only creation. Through colorful photos, diagrams, and text, you can learn about genetics. See how the simple pea plant taught us the rules of inheritance. Find out how our genetic code is unlocking the mystery of where we came from and our connections with all living things.

An introduction to the study of heredity.

Your genes determine your gender, height and hair color before you are born. From cloning to cross breeding, learn about genetics through concise explanations, color photos and graphic diagrams.

Discusses the history and current state of scientific understanding of genetics, exploring the roles of genes, DNA, and RNA, as well as the medical, legal, and ethical dimensions of such issues as genetic engineering and DNA evidence.

Discusses the history and development of genetic research, the discovery of the gene, the relationship between genes and disease, genetic engineering, the ethics of this kind of research, forensic genetics, and the future.

Discusses basic genetics, explaining how the combination of genes passed on from our parents makes each of us a unique individual.