I have managed to understand a bit about genetics but still need to ask a few questions. When did this entire movement start. I believe it was in the 1950's etc. The Human Genome project started later i know. Tell me this, what was the original research? Why was this work undertaken at all in the first place? Does anyone have earlier info? Was the purpose of HGP to find cures for diseases or as the research went forward they realized they had a huge potential cure for problems? Does anyone know about the beginning? Take Care Lavanya ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn