PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Evolution on Double Time
In this excerpt from the PBS series "Evolution," award-winning science journalist Carl Zimmer describes how gene duplication may have been the key to the rapid evolution of the early stages of life on Earth.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Carcinogens and Cancer
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of cancer and its causes.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Mutant Fruit Flies
Find out what genetic mutations are and view some of the mutations that affect the wing structure, body color, eye color, and head shape of fruit flies.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How Do Mutations Cause Genetic Disorders?
Get a brief overview of the connection between mutations and genetic diseases. Several causes of mutations are also presented.
Kansas State
Kansas State University: Mutation Types
A good overview of mutation types, causes, and effects. Scroll down to the section on types of mutations for a good overview of frameshifts.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Four More Breast Cancer Genes Found
From ABC News in Science, this article charts the breast cancer research undergone by a team of international scientists. The research explores issues related to gene mutations and breast cancer. (May, 2007)