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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American:gene Hunters: Build an Electrophoresis Chamber

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the work of geneticists and understand the technique of electrophoresis and what it is used for. Assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures through gel electrophoresis.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Genome Project Information Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This reosurce from the Human Genome Project of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provides links to all the information you ever wanted to know regarding the Human Genome Project.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project: Genome Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Human Genome Project of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a glossary of terms associated with Genetics and Biosciences. The site lists the terms alphabetically and they can be viewed by clicking on the letter.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Ornl: Human Genome Project Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Many different resources can be accessed through this page from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. A valuable reference page for teachers and students.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Ornl: Genomics and Its Impact on Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Human Genome Project for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the index page for chapters which include an introduction to genes, the mapping sequence of genes, and the impact and future of the Human Genome Project.
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Other

Human Genome Sequencing Center (Baylor College of Med)

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information about the human genome sequencing project and has links to other genome projects besides the Human Genome Project.
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Scientific American

Scientific American: Mapping Chromosome 21

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has all kinds of information about current events on the decoding of the human genome, and specifically chromosome 21. This research will be helpful in identifying the root of common Down Syndrome complications.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to the human genome and the Human Genome Project.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Human Genome Project O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of the Human Genome Project.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Human Genome Project

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A person's genome is all of his or her genetic information. In other words, the human genome is all the information that makes us human. Learn more about the human...
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Some Dna Can Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains information on how DNA is repaired to prevent mutated damage from interrupting DNA processes.
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National Human Genome Research Institute

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official division for researching the implications of the Human Genome Project. Find out about topics being discussed involving the ethics of the program, how it is socially accepted, and what sort of legislature is involved...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Gene Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into a person's cells to cure a genetic disorder. Could gene therapy be the cure for AIDS? No, AIDS is caused by a virus. Gene...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project: Project Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides from the Human Genome Project provides basic information on the Human Genome Project. Among the items discussed is how genome sequencing is done, as well as information about the genome and proteome.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.19 Human Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
See how the human genome project sequenced all 3 billion bases that make up our DNA and identified within this code more than 20,000 human genes.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Francis S. Collins Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a discussion with Francis S. Collins, director of the Human Genome Project, who touches on the role that faith plays in his profession. Collins discusses the Human Genome Project and its goals and results, genetic disorders, and the...
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National Academy of Engineering

Health Technologies Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Genetic Research: Decisions to Be Made

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine current genetic research and the ethical implications of this research. Explore expert opinions on the ethical implications of mapping the human genome.
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Other

The Human Genome Organisation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is HUGO's website, it contains vital information on the Human Genome Project.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Mutations Are Changes in Genetic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how and why mutations are so important to genetics.