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Electronic Scholarly Publishing: Foundations of Classical Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of publications about genetics includes a unique approach to illustrate a genetics timeline. Important genetic events are correlated with other historical events. The book format allows you to scroll through history.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
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University of Maryland

Univ of Maryland Baltimore County/genetics History

For Students 9th - 10th
Good information about various milestones in genetics history. Check out the links on the bottom of the page for additional information.
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Personal/history of Genetics Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful list important events in genetics history between 1651-1999. One-sentence description of each event is provided.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Gregor Mendel

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information on the life and works of biologist Gregor Mendel.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: One Gene, One Enzyme

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about these historical experiments having to do with genes being connected to enzymes: Garrod's studies of alkaptonuria and Beadle and Tatum's work with Neurospora mutants.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Famous Scientists in Genetic Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographical information about prominent geneticists and describes the discoveries they are famous for.
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University of California

Cog Web: Can Matter Store Active Information?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a timeline of historical events in regards to discovery and research on genetics.