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Science Daily

Resources to help you understand genetics. Find information on genes, chromosomes, mitosis, cloning and more.

Cloning
Articles on the cloning of Dolly, human cloning, nuclear transfer, cloning time line and more.

Did You Know?: Biotechnology
Discover some interesting biotechnology and genetics related facts.

Forensics
Information on DNA fingerprinting, blood types, forensic science careers and more.

How A Gene Can Jump
Researchers have visualized an enzyme that allows genes in the E. coli bacterium to jump.

Mitosis
The first in a multi-part series about the process of cell division.

Mitosis Animation
Animation of the phases of mitosis.

Mitosis - Interphase
Interphase is the "holding" stage or the stage between two successive cell divisions.

Mitosis - Prophase
Prophase is a beautiful menagerie of changes that occur in both the cytoplasm and nucleus of the dividing cell.

Modeling DNA
Learn how to make DNA models using a variety of materials.

The Biology Project: Mendelian Genetics
Problem sets and tutorials about sex-linked inheritance as well as monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.

Blood Types Tutorial
Learn about human ABO markers and Rh factors. There is also a blood types problem set to complete for review.

Comet Assay Interest Group
Information on single cell gel electrophoresis techniques.

CyberGenome
A directory of information on various genomes including human, mouse, drosophila, yeast and more. Also includes information on genome databases, virtual labs and tutorials.

Designer Genes
Information on cloning, bioengineering and genetics. You can even take quizzes in preparation for the AP Biology exam.

DNA From the Beginning
"DNA From The Beginning is an animated, online textbook on genetics and molecular biology."

DNA Spirals
What does DNA look like? See for yourself.

GeneLetter
This online magazine provides current news and research information about genetics and discusses the ethical issues surrounding certain genetic practices in the health and medical fields.

GENE Project
A collaborative effort between teachers and scientists to develop useful strains of organisms.

Genetic Science Learning Center
Excellent resource for anyone interested in genetics. Features information on basic genetics, genetic disorders, genetic research and DNA extraction techniques.

Genetic Simulations Using Excel
Fascinating simulation of Marshall W. Nirenberg's genetic experiments. Also included is a sickle-cell simulation "designed to simulate some aspects of sickle-cell anemia in a human population."

A Genetics Glossary
Do you know what X chromosome inactivation is? Find out with this glossary of genetic terms.

The Genome Database
Ever wanted to find out about the Human Genome Project? This site contains an excellent searchable database of research concerning the project.

Genotype and Phenotype
Information about the relationship between genotype and phenotype.

Human Genetics
Detailed information on the principles of human genetics presented by the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.

Human Genetics: Human Karyotype
Learn about karyotypes, chromosomes and sex-linked traits.

The Human Genome Project
Information on "genetic mapping and sequencing the human genome."

The Interactive Fly
This site is a cyberspace guide to Drosophila genes and their roles in development. There is also a cool collection of Drosophila images.

Introduction to Chromosome Abnormalities
Information on chromosomes, karyotyping, and chromosome abnormalities.

LabOnWeb
Here you will find a collection of "online lab protocols and life science research tools." This site is intended for use by "biologists, biology students, bioinformaticians and life science researchers."

MendelWeb
Wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in "the origins of classical genetics, introductory data analysis, elementary plant science, and the history and literature of science."

Morgan: Genetics Tutorial
Great tutorial that contains information on alleles and mutations, linked genes, recombination, probability, chromosomes, and sex determination.

National Center for BioTechnology Information
Search the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man Database, an online catalog of genes and genetic disorders.

The Natural History of Genes
Look in your refrigerator for DNA! Using ordinary household items, extract DNA!

"Pea Soup" Experiment
Study the mechanisms of inheritance by breeding your own plants in this interactive simulation.

Questions and Answers
Dr. Michael Wooten of the Department of Zoology at Auburn University answers population genetics and general genetics questions.

A Question of Genes: Inherited Risks
Web companion page to the PBS special that asks the question, "If you could read your own life story, would you want to know how it ends?"

Table of Standard Genetic Code
Contains codon usage tables for over 450 species.

TranslateIT
"This virtual lab is designed to help you understand the genetic code and some of the experiments used to figure out the genetic code." You can create your own RNA and translate the sequences. "This simulation is available on a paid annual subscription basis."

Virtual Fly Lab
Study the rules of inheritance. Play the mad breeding scientist run amok in this genetics simulation of fruit fly mating.

Virtual Genetics
Get explanations for each of the stages of mitosis and meiosis. You can also create your own dihybrid and monohybrid crosses.