Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Dna Technology
This article will help students define DNA technology, the Human Genome Project, and PCR.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Dna Mircoarray Virtual Lab
This interactive lab will enhance learning about DNA by virtually translating a gene.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Sequence the Human Genome
Your genome, every human's genome, consists of a unique DNA sequence of A's, T's, C's and G's that tell your cells how to operate. Thanks to technological advances, scientists are now able to know the sequence of letters that makes up an...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Genomes Offer Murkey Clues to Personality
This article covers the new ways science has discovered to read genomes and decipher particular traits in humans. Classroom worksheet with discussion questions available. January 29, 2009
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Sequencing
The structure of DNA is explained in detail, and the technology of DNA sequencing.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Dna Forensics
A concise explanation of the use of DNA technologies in forensic identification from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additional valuable resources are provided.
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.
PBS
Pbs Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home
This site is a must see for any lesson or unit on biotechnology! It is a companion to the PBS video "Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home," although it can certainly be used without the video. It's a fantastic site that will challenge...
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: Dna Chip Technology
A new way of testing DNA samples uses a chip. This allows scientists to examine thousands of genes instead of just one at a time.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Virochip Microarray Explained
Through this series of lecture videos, the creator of the Virochip technology explains how the chip detects viruses using synthetic DNA and how this technology can be useful in the medical field.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna Interactive: Chronicles
By looking at the history of genetic engineering, this site hopes to show where eugenics has gone wrong and where we have an opportunity to make it right.
PBS
Pbs: Fact of Fiction
At this site from PBS you can challenge yourself with this quiz to see if you know what is true and what is false in genetic and reproductive technology. You'll be surprised by some of the things that we are currently able to do with...