Gregor Mendel: Genius of Genetics November 3, 2006

Meet Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics, whose discoveries were ignored for decades. Mendel is the 19th-century monk whose brilliant experiments with peas revealed the laws of heredity. Trace Mendel's dramatic story through his correspondence, original manuscripts and scientific instruments. Learn about the cutting edge science, and see contemporary artworks, inspired by his work.