University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Telomeres Aging and Cancer
Scientists make a connection between the shortening of the telomeres on the ends of chromosomes and the risk of developing cancer. A short interactive video illustrates how this shortening can lead to cancer.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Scottish Sheep Shocker! New Pair of Genes
This article provides a discussion of DNA and how it replicates. Includes a chromosome map of a human male, a close-up of chromosomes just before cell division and a close up of a DNA molecule.
US Department of Energy
Doe: Joint Genome Institute
This Department of Energy site has up-to-date information and statistics on the progress of all JGI genome sequencing projects.
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Biotechnology Information: Education
This link has many tools to help understand the revolutionary sciences and discoveries in genetics.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Learning Center: learn.genetics: Tour of the Basics
Get it all straight! The "Tour of the Basics" will help clarify the basic principals of genetics science from DNA, genes, chromosomes, proteins, heredity, and traits.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, genetic organization and control. Each concept is explained through animation, an image gallery, video interviews, biographies and links.
University of Washington
Uwmc Cytogenetics Laboratory: Cytogenetics Gallery
This site opens with an excellent introduction to Cytogenetics. Explore this site to learn about chromosomes, human karyotypes and more.
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What's Dominant?
In a class discussion format, the teacher presents background information about basic human genetics. The number of chromosomes in both body cells and egg and sperm cells is covered, as well as the concept of dominant and recessive...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Human Genetics Project: Is the Dominant Trait Most Prevalent?
Human-Genetics: A Worldwide Search for the Dominant Trait allows you to collect data and share your results with students around the world. Register your class, complete the student survey, participate in discussion boards, and interact...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Molecular Genetics
This interactive learning module allows AP Biology students to explore DNA and molecular genetics. The study also covers the concepts of biotechnology.
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.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountian College: Introduction to Genetics
This site explains genetic beliefs before and after Mendel, and also includes a section on Mendel himself and his experiments, entitled, "The Monk and his Peas".
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Chromosomes Carry Genes
Thomas Hunt Morgan will explain the research he did to determine that some traits are linked to the sex of an individual.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Cracking the Code: Explore a Stretch of Code
Investigate the makeup and function of genes and genetic code by exploring an actual stretch of human DNA in this activity.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Genetic Inheritance
Mutations can cause a permanent change in the DNA of an organism. Over many generations, organisms have adapted through mutation which involves small changes between organisms which may allow that organism to compete better for survival....
Other
Ohio Department of Education: Cell Division and Differentiation
In this lesson, students use hands-on activities and journaling to learn about the process of mitosis, meiosis and cell differentiation. Hands-on activities include modeling of the mitosis and meiosis processes with model building and...
Other
Human Genome Sequencing Center (Baylor College of Med)
Resource presents information about the human genome sequencing project and has links to other genome projects besides the Human Genome Project.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1933
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about Thomas Hunt Morgan, the scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine "for his discoveries concerning the role played by the chromosome in heredity." This website is organized...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Human Chromosomes and Genes
This article discusses the importance of characterizing the human genome.
Other
Lawrence Livermore National Lab: Probabilities of Traits
This site explains how to determine the chances of inheriting certain traits from our parents. It gives mathematical examples and exercises.
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...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: How Alu Jumps
Animation illustrating how the jumping gene, Alu, reproduces by copying itself and inserting into new chromosomes.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Classical Genetics
This article from DNA from the beginning is loaded with goodies about genetics and DNA. Starting with Mendel all the way through the concept of DNA, you will see how life is given certain characteristics. Some animations and audio clips...
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