BiologyWise
Biology Wise: History of Genetic Engineering
Presents a timeline of the history of genetic engineering beginning in 1859 with the publication of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Applied Genetic Modification
Explore practical uses of genetic engineering techniques to generate a plant that produces a hepatitis B protein for potential vaccine use. Examine the use of restriction enzymes for cloning and plasmid mapping.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Genetic Engineering
Describes three types of genetic engineering - analytical genetic engineering, applied genetic engineering, and chemical genetic engineering.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Epigenetics: The Science of Change
Article discusses the science of epigenetics, where gene activity can be changed by factors other than genetic code, for example, by environmental pollutants. (Published: August 22, 2011)
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering Nature: Dna Visualization and Manipulation
Students are introduced to genetic techniques such as DNA electrophoresis and imaging technologies used for molecular and DNA structure visualization. In the field of molecular biology and genetics, biomedical engineering plays an...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Genetic Testing: Lesson 3
This lesson will describe how diseases can be predicted by genetic testing, which is cause for ethical discussion. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Genetic Testing."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Genetic Testing: Lesson 1
This lesson will describe how diseases can be predicted by genetic testing, which is cause for ethical discussion. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Genetic Testing."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Biotechnology in Agriculture
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The majority of the corn in the United States is genetically engineered. Corn syrup is used to sweeten many things, like Coke. Corn is also fed to the cows. Learn...
Other
University of Cincinnati: Dna Structure and Function
This site explores the history and the science of DNA. Content also examines and considers the possibilities of genetic engineering and mutation.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Dna, Rna, and Protein Synthesis
In this online mini-course learners distinguish between the structure, functions, and processes involved with DNA and RNA.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: The Pros and Cons of Cloning
Discusses the positive and negative aspects and repercussions of genetic cloning.
University of Arizona
Pulse: Dawn of New Revolutions
A cross curricular unit focusing on how much and what kinds of foods are produced because of pesticides and genetically engineered foods. Students will investigate the impact on humans due to the new technology in food production. Topics...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Biotechnology Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on biotechnology.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Restriction Enzymes and Dna Fingerprinting
The discovery of restriction enzymes and their applications in DNA analysis has proven to be essential for biologists and chemists. This lesson focuses on restriction enzymes and their applications to DNA analysis and DNA fingerprinting....
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Human Cloning: Is It Biological Plagiarism?
This lesson guides students to learn the science behind cloning, explore the benefits and consequences of human cloning, and communicate their knowledge and points of view.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Biotechnology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes some of the ethical, legal, and social issues of biotechnology.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cloning
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Cloning is the process of creating an exact replica of an organism. The clone's DNA is exactly the same as the parent's DNA. Bacteria and plants have long been able...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Graphics Gallery of Biotechnology
This site provides simple diagrams on all major topics in cell biology, genetics and biotechnology.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Gene Therapy
Discusses the promise gene therapy offers for those suffering from genetic diseases and describes the two types - germ line gene therapy and somatic gene therapy.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Plasmids
This site is part of an "Online Biology Book" and contains excellent text and visuals. Discusses F and R plasmids and includes great illustrations. Well organized and clear.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project Overview
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
National Institutes of Health
Ncbi: Human Genome Resources
This site covers information on all the human chromosomes, has interesting illustrations as well.
Other
Kitchen Culture Kits, Inc.: Plant Tissue Culture
An excellent site for learning about plant tissue culture. Great visuals and easy to understand instructions. Lots of links to other good sources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Restriction Enzymes & Dna Ligase
Learn about restriction digestion, where the result has sticky ends and blunt ends. Also find out about ligation reactions.