Ever since scientists first cloned Dolly, genetics has been a hot-button topic in the media and in the political world. Genetics brings readers the inside story, and looks objectively at this fascinating modern science. From the Human Genome Project to stem cell research to the National Geographic's own Geographic Project, scientists are exploring and rapidly advancing our knowledge of the human condition.Ever since scientists first cloned Dolly, genetics has been a hot-button topic in the media and in the political world. Genetics brings readers the inside story, and looks objectively at this fascinating modern science. From the Human Genome Project to stem cell research to the National Geographic's own Geographic Project, scientists are exploring and rapidly advancing our knowledge of the human condition.