This article, written for younger readers, explains cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky.

The Biotechnology Institute, in conjunction with a special titled, "Cracking the Code of Life" from NOVA/WGBH television, presents this issue dedicated to explorations of the human genome, one of the most exciting and provocative areas...

An in-depth look at cancer and the human body. Learn about cancer on a cellular level, types of cancer, how genetics and lifestyle risk factors play a part in cancer growth, and much more.

Identify the significance of studying the genome of different species. Yeast, mouse, fly, and worm all contain several common genes or proteins to humans that allow for disease research.