Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Genes Can Be Turned on and Off
Two French scientists describe the research they did to figure out how bacteria turn certain genes on and off. The topic is a little involved, but the animations should help you understand the process.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Dna Responds to Signals
Genes are turned on and off in many ways. This article covers chemical signal transduction. Article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are accessed by clicking on buttons along the...
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Immunology: Eukaryotic Gene Expression Problem Set
Students have the opportunity to work through a problem set over Eukaryotic genes. Correct answers are reinforced with a brief explanation. Incorrect answers are linked to tutorials to help solve the problem.
University of Utah
University of Utah: learn.genetics: Foundational Toolkit Genes
Explains how the eyes of very diverse species have a common genetic ancestry.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Happens When Your Dna Is Damaged?
The DNA in just one of your cells gets damaged tens of thousands of times per day. Because DNA provides the blueprint for the proteins your cells need to function, this damage can cause serious issues-including cancer. Fortunately, your...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gene Machine the Lac Operon
Build a gene network! The lac operon is a set of genes which are responsible for the metabolism of lactose in some bacterial cells. Explore the effects of mutations within the lac operon by adding or removing genes from the DNA.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gene Expression Basics
Use this simulation to create three different proteins, then explore the process of protein synthesis. This simulation must be downloaded and requires Java to run. Available in numerous languages.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Gene Expression the Basics
Generate and collect three types of proteins, then move on to explore the factors that affect protein synthesis in a cell.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Genetics: Gene Expression
Explore the connection of genes and enzymes in regards to heredity and genetics. Concepts associated with dominant and recessive traits are also presented.
Nature Research
Scitable: Gene Expression and Regulation
Investigate gene expression with this collection of resources that explains how DNA is expressed to make RNA, how genes are turned "on" and "off", and what must occur for transcription to happen. The webpage explores gene expression by...
Palomar Community College District
Wayne's Word: Transposons and Jumping Genes
The author uses playing cards to provide a useful explanation of 'jumping genes'.
Other
Control of Gene Expression
This site goes through the process from control at DNA to transcription and translation. Some illustrations to help show the process. Links for vocabulary words and other illustrations.
Other
Gene Expression & Regulation
Provides some very straight forward information regarding genetic information an DNA. Find out about synthesizing proteins, the Central Dogma of molecular biology, and much more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Gene Expression and Regulatory Proteins
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gene expression is the use of a gene whose product is necessary for that moment. Whenever a particular protein is needed, gene expression provides it. This module...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: The Epigenome Learns From Its Experiences
Find out how epigenetic tags that tell genes whether to turn on or off in their lifetime, act as a cellular memory.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: What Makes a Firefly Glow?
Ever wonder how a firefly creates light? Trace the process of light production in a firefly from transcription to the production of light as you watch this informative animation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Gene Expression & Regulation: Regulation of Gene Expression Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find out about the regulation of gene expression with the help of this article, video, and review questions.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Nutrition and the Epigenome
Read about how environmental factors such as nutrition can change a person's gene expression.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Different Cells Different Genes
Many scientists have worked on discovering what genes are "turned on" within cells at different stages of development. DNA arrays and gene chips are techniques that have been developed. This article will help you understand these...
Nature Research
Scitable: Genomics
Get an in-depth look at the genome which includes all genes, regulatory sequences, and other information found in noncoding regions of DNA. Articles on webpage explores the large amount of information available about genes and DNA...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Epigenetics: Gene Control
Turn the control knob in this interactive to change the level of gene expression in a cell. Find out how gene, mRNA, and protein production are linked.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Epigenetics
Videos, interactive activities, and articles explaining the influences that cause parts of the genome to be turned on and off. Learn how nutrition, behavior, stress and other factors determine gene expression.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Biointeractive: Virtual Transgenic Fly Lab
A fantastic interactive laboratory in which transgenic flies are created and used to study circadian rhythms. Excellent supporting information and resources for teachers and students.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dna Workshop: Replication of Dna and Protein Synthesis
How does DNA perform those all-important functions of replication and protein synthesis? This interactive feature, from the Web site developed for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey," will help you explore and understand the secrets of DNA.