2.2K views · 294 reactions | An organism’s complete set of DNA is called its genome. Nearly every single cell in the body contains a copy of exactly 3 billion DNA base pairs that make up the human genome. The person sitting next to you? 3 billion base pairs. Your crush? 3 billion base pairs. https://go.usa.gov/xtuFZ | National Human Genome Research Institute | Facebook

What if the Human Genome Project promised more than it could deliver? Joanna Moncrieff explains why genes aren’t the crystal ball we hoped for when it comes to mental health and why looking beyond DNA may matter more than ever. Tap the link below to watch the full discussion with Stuart Kauffman, Joanna Moncrieff, and Denis Noble. Hosted by Philip Ball. https://iai.tv/video/the-blueprint-for-life | The Institute of Art and Ideas

The Human Genome Project published its first draft sequence of the entire human genome 20 years ago. Since then researchers have plunged eagerly into the ‘post-genomic’ era. This week’s Nature cover visualizes the years of research. | Nature Portfolio