Visitors to Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences now can learn about the history of the science of genetics in a new exhibit on the library’s second floor to the west of the Dennis G. Pappas Historical Collections Gallery.

“Genetics: What Makes You Unique” chronicles genetics research from Gregor Mendel’s famous pea experiments in the 19th century to the present. Along the way are highlights from UAB’s role in the study of genetics, from the founding of the Laboratory of Medical Genetics by Wayne Finley, M.D., Ph.D., and Sarah Finley, M.D., in the 1960s, through current opportunities for study and careers.

“The study of genetics gives fascinating insights into the human condition,” said Jason Byrd, associate dean for Historical Collections. “This exhibition shows how human curiosity about the nature of heredity and advanced techniques in science combined to provide us with extraordinary insight into what makes us all unique.”

The exhibit is available to view during library open hours; see updated hours at library.uab.edu/hours.

Get a sneak peek at the exhibit: