CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Biotechnology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the social and ethical issues which arise when working in the field of biotechnology.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Bioinformatics
This exercise contains two interrelated modules that introduce students to modern biological techniques in the area of Bioinformatics, which is the application of computer technology to the management of biological information. The need...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: James Watson
Excellent overview of the scientific career of James Watson. Includes a black and white photo. This site also offers links to information on Rosalind Franklin, Linus Pauling, and the Human Genome Project.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ornl: Genetics Privacy and Legislation
Resource outlines issues related to genetic information and technologies derived from the Human Genome Project. Government policy, legislation and discrimination issues are highlighted.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Tree of Life I (Basic)
Imagine that a biologist arrived at your big family reunion and had no idea who were sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc., but tried to sort it out by how all of you look. Just based on how you look, would s/he be able to guess whether...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Some Dna Can Jump
This article contains information on how DNA is repaired to prevent mutated damage from interrupting DNA processes.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ornl: Pharmacogenomics
Explains in clear language how drugs might be tailor made for individuals genetic make-up. Background and supporting information for this cutting edge topic is very good.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Where Did You Get Those Genes?
Join Professor Mill Ennium and his lab assistants as he helps Phoenix discover why he looks like a relative.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American:gene Hunters: Build an Electrophoresis Chamber
Explore the work of geneticists and understand the technique of electrophoresis and what it is used for. Assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures through gel electrophoresis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Gene Therapy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into a person's cells to cure a genetic disorder. Could gene therapy be the cure for AIDS? No, AIDS is caused by a virus. Gene...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Dna Forensics
A concise explanation of the use of DNA technologies in forensic identification from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additional valuable resources are provided.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Mutations Are Changes in Genetic Information
This article explains how and why mutations are so important to genetics.
National Academy of Engineering
Health Technologies Timeline
Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.