GENERAL BASICS

 

- Dolan DNA Learning Center - center for many of the best genetics learning sites

- DNA from the Beginning - a comprehensive multimedia overview of genetics

- HHMI's BioInteractive - Extensive and current web-lectures & etc.

- Genetics Education Center - comprehensive listing of online resources

- Genetics News & Links - nice listing of web resources

- Cracking the Code - NOVA special watchable online

- The DNA Files" - from NPR

- Nat'l Human Genome Resources - online genetics education listings

- Historical Timeline of Genetics

- Glossary of Genetics Terms

- Blazing the Genetic Trail - HHMI resource

- the Genetics Revolution - Time Magazine resource

- Comprehensive List of Educational Biological Animations (Molecular Genetics)

MENDELIAN GENETICS

- Mendelian Genetics Overview - multimeida from the Dolan center

- Mendelian Genetics Summarized - nice brief overview

- Pedigree Analysis Overview

- Biography of Gregor Mendel

- The Mendel Museum Online

- Mendel's Original Paper: Experiments in Plant Hybridization

DNA STRUCTURE & DISCOVERY

- 3D DNA Tutorial - really nice three-dimensional tutorial

- 50 years od DNA - an anniversary overview

- Rosalind Franklin: Dark Lady of DNA - NPR story 2002

- Block to Polyspermy

CELL & MOLECULAR PROCESSES

Mitosis & Meiosis

- Mitosis & Meiosis - flash animation comparison

- Mitosis animation - nice narrated animation summarizing the steps

- Meiosis animation - nice narrated animation summarizing the steps

- Animation set explaining Mitosis & Meiosis - excellent overview

- Online listing of animations explaining Mitosis & Meiosis

- Pictures of Mitosis

- Another M & M overview

Transcription, Translation & Replication

- Transcription at its most basic

- Translation at its most basic

- Replication at its most basic

- Excellent listing of animations explaining all three processes - please browse

- a web exerecise, including genetic code

- Various animations by Jon Kyrk

- In-depth Transcription video

and...

- Biotech technique animations - visual explanations of common laboratory procedures

- Gel Electrophoresis animation - visual explanations

STEM CELLS

- Embryonic Stell Cell News

- The Power to Divide - Nat'l Geographic Article

- Time Magazine on Stem Cell Debate- Human Genome Project resource (US gov.)

- The Stem Cell Debate- CNN's view

- Stem Cell Information- from the Nat'l Institute of Health

- Stem Cell Debate Still Thorny Despite Progress- NPR story 2007

- Deriving Stem Cells From Skin, Not Embryos- NPR story 2007

- Stem-Cell Researchers Clone Monkey Embryo (no, not humans yet) - NPR story 2007

CLONING & THERAPEUTIC CLONING

- Cloning Overview- listing of various online resources o

- Cloning in Focus- very nice summary

- Cloning FactSheet- Human Genome Project resource (US gov.)

- Cloning Criticism- from GlobalChange

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- Therapeutic Cloning Q&A - from the BBC

- Therapeutic Cloning: How it's Done- from Scientific American

- Human Therapeutic Cloning at a Standstill- the role of egg donation

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMOs, non-Human)

- GMOs- an overview from New Scientist Magazine

- Are Genetically Modified Crops Safe?- extensive NPR story 2006

- GMOs and Human Health- From Ohio State Agricultural Extension

- Genetically Modified Organism - article library- NY TImes (slightly outdated, but still relevant)

- "The Golden Rice Hoax" - by Vandana Shiva

- Americans, Briton Share Nobel for Gene Manipulation - NPR story 2007

GENE THERAPY

- Gene Therapy: An Overview

- Fundamentals of Gene Therapy - from the Food & Drug Administration

- Gene Therapy: Molecular Bandage?

- What is Gene Therapy?

- What is Gene Therapy & Treating Cancer - from the Nat'l Cancer Institutes __

- Better Humans- Sci-Fi like devotees to "improving humans"

GENETIC TESTING

- Genetic Testing Basics - from how it's done to insurance coverage

- Genetic Testing Overview - from the NIH

- Choosing Baby's Sex - a view from "Babycenter"

- Sex Selection Procedures - for the consumer....

- Genetic Selection - a critical view

- The Eugenics Image Archive - comprehenisve source materials of American Eugenics movement

- Sex Control - from President's Council on Bioethics

GENETIC IDENTITY

- The Innocence Project - DNA evidence overturning wrongful conviction - over 200 so far

- Olympics Gender Testing - does it make sense?

- The Genographic Project - one of many current companies/projects invested in origins & ethnicity

- Is Oprah Zulu? - an article I wrote on problems with "genetic ancestry testing" & ethnicity

- Interview with Dean Hamer - "gay gene" researcher

- Queer By Choice - "gay gene" critique links

- "Homosexualtiy" in OMIM - reference to studies on genetics of homosexuality

- "Gaybros" - a current study on genetics of homosexuality in brothers

- Multiple Genes in "Gay Trait" - BBC News article

- Family Research Council's view - conservative Christian respsonse to the genetics of homosexuality

- LeVay's Study

- Hamer's Studies

Watson Controvery, Genetics & Racial Prejudice

- DNA Scientist Suspended after Africa Comments

- The elementary DNA of Dr Watson- the article that got him in recent trouble

- The complex James Watson

HUMAN GENOME PROJECT

- Understanding the Human Genome Project - Online multimedia explanation - excellent summary

- The Human Genome online~! - search & browse the human genetic material

- NY Times article library - slightly old, but useful!

- 1/5 of Human Genes Already Patented - and this was two years ago!

VARIETIES OF "GENETICS & ART"

- Contemporary Art at the Mendel Museum

- DNA Sculpture

- Alexis Rockman paintings

- Eduardo Kac's work

- Critical Art Ensemble