Genetics

» A Hypermedia Glossary of Genetic Terms
   A fairly bare-bones web site that features readable definitions to the technical language of genetics.

   
   http://www.weihenstephan.de/~schlind/genglos.html

» A Question of Genes: Inherited Risk
   Explores the social, ethical and emotional consequences of genetic cloning. Includes a teacher's guide. From PBS.

   
   http://www.pbs.org/gene/

» Beyond Discovery, Designer Seeds
   Explains how and why scientists create genetically engineered plants, particularly those resistant to herbicides, pests, and diseases. Note: one of the sponsors of this site is a chemical company.

   
   http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/content/view.article.asp?a=167

» Cat Fanciers: Color Genetics
   Explains the genes behind cat coat colors including: whites, Siamese and Burmese, Abbyssinian, bicolors, and tricolors.

   
   http://www.fanciers.com/other-faqs/color-genetics.html

» DNA Interactive
   An interactive project to explore DNA. Has historic timeline, talks about how DNA science may be applied to healthcare, and delve into the mysteries of our species' past, shows its code and possible manipulations, dicoveres the genome.

   
   http://www.dnai.org/

» DNA from the Beginning
   Information and pictures about classical genetics, molecules of genetics, and genetic organization and control.

   
   http://www.dnaftb.org/

» Discovering Genetics
   Includes animated clips, lessons and quizzes about genetics and heredity.

   
   http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/00737/

» Fugue No. 9: E Major
   Interactive Director movie comparing a fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach to the structure of DNA.

   
   http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/wtc/i09.html

» Genetic Science Learning Center
   How does genetics affect our lives? Online activities, labs, experiments, and workshops for students, teens, and all others curious about genetics.

   
   http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/

» Genetically Modified Crops
   What kids say about genetic engineering and modification of food. Includes a quiz, pro and con links, and a forum. By Ogilvie High School, Tasmania, Australia.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/gm_crops/

» Human's Playground: Genetic Engineering
   Explains the history, basic biology, and the controversy surrounding genetic engineering.

   
   http://library.thinkquest.org/04apr/00774/

» Kids Genetics
   GlaxoSmithKline explains how researchers are working to understand the genetic base of common diseases in order to discover and develop new medicines.

   
   http://genetics.gsk.com/kids/index_kids.htm

» OLogy: The Gene Scene
   Defines genetics, explains DNA, discusses cloning, and looks at genetic engineering. Includes activities.

   
   http://www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=genetics&c

» Right Handed DNA Hall of Fame
   Artistic pictures of right-handed DNA. Includes a left-handed hall of fame and other genetics links.

   
   http://www.lecb.ncifcrf.gov/~toms/RightHanded.DNA.html

» Snapshots of Science and Medicine
   Reseach in the news, researcher profiles, and societal impacts.

   
   http://science.education.nih.gov/newsnapshots/index.html

» Tech Topics: Genetics
   Features explanations and activities on DNA, forensic science and cloning.

   
   http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/topics/40a.html

» The DNA Village
   A full tutorial about DNA, including structure, research, technology, and interesting stories.

   
   http://hometown.aol.com/dnavillage/dnavillage.html

» The Human Genome Project: Exploring Our Molecular Selves
   Looks at the history of genes, and how they can help medicine in the future.

   
   http://www.genome.gov/25019879

» What Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us?
   Interactive karyotyping activity, in which you can determine if different individuals have specific genetic diseases or not.

   
   http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/karyotype/

» Your Genes Your Choices
   Describes basic genetics as well as the legal, social, and ethical implications of increasing genetic knowledge.

   
   http://ehrweb.aaas.org/ehr/books/