The genomic revolution is changing how we see ourselves and all life on our planet.

We now know the sequence of our genome—the order of the billions of pairs of chemicals represented by A's and T's, G's and C's. And discovering the secrets of our own DNA enables us to see clearly the fundamental unity of all life. The code that makes us unique also makes us a part of all life on Earth.

The genomic revolution holds great promise—and raises many questions. As individuals and societies, we now must come to terms with how to use our newfound knowledge. In a sense, this is only the beginning.