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Molecular Genetics

RNA and DNA Structure and Function
A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
See the reprint of Watson and Crick's original paper at this Prentice Hall site.
  A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

Gene Almanac
The Dolan DNA Learning Center includes entire programs on Your Genes, Your Health (on various genetic diseases), DNA From the Beginning (a fantastic history of genes and DNA), Genetic Origins, and new materials and activities, plus an interactive animated tutorial on DNA.
  Gene Almanac

Viral Structure and Replication
The Institute for Molecular Virology
This site contains fabulous electron micrographs of various viruses, with animations and detailed information.
  The Institute for Molecular Virology

The Big Picture Book of Viruses
Brought to you by the Garry Lab, this site is an amazing compendium of viral images and information.
  The Big Picture Book of Viruses

Nucleic Acid Technology and Applications
Exploring Our Molecular Selves
The Human Genome Project compiled this educational kit for high school students and the interested public.
  Exploring Our Molecular Selves

Human Genome Project's Information
This site is loaded with teaching aids, animations, links, and information about workshops and conferences.
  Human Genome Project's Information

Biotechnology Education Program
The BEP site has labs for grades 9 to 12 (and much teacher prep information) on all aspects of biotechnology, but also has activity sections for math, social science, and English (includes guides of Jurassic Park and Frankenstein for interdisciplinary studies).
  Biotechnology Education Program

Dolan DNA Learning Center
This site hosts Shockwave animations dealing with Barbara McClintock's transposons, an explanation of PCR, and other processes.
  Dolan DNA Learning Center

Molecular Biology
Check out this site where you can create a standard curve and have their software (Inchworm) figure out the EcoRI fragment lengths.
  Molecular Biology







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