Learning about transcription and translation can be difficult but this animation helps make the processes less confusing. The animation is interactive and it also covers the overall importance of proteins.

Learn much relevant information about Fragile X syndrome which is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability. Includes an informative video with transcript and additional resources.

Story of Michael Nirenberg and his colleagues deciphering of DNA.

Investigate how the genetic code on a DNA strands controls what protein is produced with this collection of animations and 3D models. Explore an interactive 3D model of the double helix, watch an animation of transcription, and see the...

College-level online biology course highlighting the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Course features include video lectures, audio lectures, subtitles/transcripts, lecture notes,...

College-level introductory biology course focusing on the application of the fundamental principles of human biology. Course topics include genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, disease (infectious agents, inherited diseases and...

For the section including translation, go to "the genetic code" chapter in the table of contents. This explanation includes diagrams and illustrations as well as a codon code table.

As humans try to reach the goal of growing enough food to feed all the people, find out how biotechnology is used to help.

Through illustrations and data, viewers will understand either basic or advanced levels of DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein translation. Click on images to move through this interactive program.

This study guide on protein synthesis covers key terminology, protein molecules and the genetic code, RNA types and their roles, transcription, translation, and a few misconceptions. It is available for download with free registration.

A look at protein synthesis in words and pictures. This website discusses the processes of replication, transcription, and translation. Also covered is Beadle and Tatum research that explains that one gene codes for one polypeptide....

Try these five self-checking multiple choice questions over gene regulation and mutation.

With these series of problems presented here you can study the gene expression in eukaryotes, including topics such as post-transcriptional modifications, mRNA synthesis and RNA-DNA hybridization. The correct answers have a brief...

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.

Discover the structure and function of DNA and RNA, and understand nucleotides and polynucleotides.

Homeotic genes control development of whole body segments or structures. When they are overactive or missing, weird things can happen!