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• The National Center for Biotechnology Information - A national resource for molecular biology information for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease
• 123Genomes - A genomics and bioinformatics knowledge base with information on companies careers courses meetings databases sequence analysis news diseases mutation snp and microarray
• Noncoding DNA - Explores the noncoding portion of the genetic code Details raw data research updated values and perspectives
• Gene CRC - Provides a range of information on the latest genetics research and ethical and associated issues Features an interactive learning center children s section and related links
• Genetic Origins - Provides biochemical methods and computer tools to allow students to use their own DNA " fingerprints" as a starting point in the study of human evolution
• Life A Study of Genetics and Molecular Biology - Source of information from the basics to contemporary issues such as cloning and cancer Includes interactive demonstrations and a discussion forum
• The DNA Files Genetic Science Documentaries Distributed by National Public Radio - A public radio series that explores the world of genes and genetic science
• Database of Genome Sizes - Genome sizes for different organisms The estimated genome sizes are given for both the organisms currently being sequenced and those for which no sequencing programme is in progress
• BBC - Genes - Explore the world of genetics and investigate the issues Features history health a gene safari and DNA detectives
• Computational Gene Recognition - Bibliography of accumulated research papers Includes databases programs and conferences
• Chromosome Web Watch - Resource site for researchers Includes links to conferences and courses directories laboratories journals and publishers
• Cracking the Code of Life - Chronicles the race to capture the complete letter-by-letter sequence Includes an online version of the television program Viewable in Quicktime or Real Audio format
• The Selfish Gene - An introduction to genetics covers the basics including cell mechanics chromosome structure genotypes and phenotypes recombination cloning and mapping
• BioScience Research Tool Genetics - Specialized directory of online tools and resources selected for geneticists
• Genetics Virtual Library - Comprehensive subject catalog covering genetics in the biosciences Provided by the U S Department of Energy
• The New York Times Genetics - Collection of articles assembled to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of DNA Topics include history recent developments ethical concerns and other issues related to the genetic revolution and the role of the news media in science
• Man And His Genes - Museum exhibit featuring genes contained within the nucleus of human cells Flash movies and an online biology dictionary explain in details the sequence of DNA From the Cité des Sciences Paris
• Essentials of Genetics - Provides a range of notes including landmarks basic terms and rules chromosomes and genes population genetics viral and bacterial genetics and plant genetics Includes links to related resources