At the heart of the Generation Genome project is a vast 350 m2 travelling exhibition aimed at 14-year-olds and above, to engage them in the science of the human genome, genomics research, and related social and ethical issues. It will be hosted by science centres and museums in the UK.

The travelling exhibition will feature a continuously updated News and Views area and a Dialogue Zone, as well as multiple opportunities for visitors to engage with topical ideas and ethical issues at 'opinion stations'.

Six smaller replicable 'exhiblets' – satellite mini-exhibitions, featuring basic introductory material, the updated News and Views area and opinion stations – will visit smaller museums and shopping centres.

The project also includes an education dimension, such as teachers' resources and workshops, as well as informal engagement events, including debates and meet-the-scientists opportunities. Generation Genome is being produced by At-Bristol on behalf of Ecsite-UK, the UK's network of science centres and museums.

Image: Human chromosome 1; Dr TJ McMaster