Biotechnology: Genomics (44)
Sites:
- Genome Machine *Cool Site*
- Provide a graphical user
interface to genetic databases
to determine what genes
have been mapped to a particular
chromosome location. From
the University of Washington.
- Primer on Molecular Genetics *Cool Site* - Description of the basic strategy
and methodology for mapping
and sequencing the human
genome. From the Department
of Energy.
- Cytogenetics Information Site - Study of chromosomes
and the diseases caused
by numerical and structural
chromosome abnormalities.
Karyotypes and FISH images
of normal and abnormal chromosomes
are included.
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid - Learn about the structure
of DNA, how it replicates,
protein synthesis and its
history.
- Did Human Genome Map Vindicate Darwin? - Evolutionists
have claimed that the Human
Genome Map has proved man
evolved from lower animals.
Is this fact or fiction?
Response from the Institute
for Creation Research.
- DOE Human Genome Program - Supports research projects
at universities, the DOE
Joint Genome Institute,
DOE-owned national laboratories,
and other research organizations.
- The
Dolan DNA Learning Center
- A wide variety of online
DNA resources as well as
information on workshops,
field trips, courses and
products.
- eGenome
- Catalogs a wide range
of genomic landmarks, including
transcripts, markers, polymorphisms,
large-insert clones, and
DNA sequences.
- Genetic
Health - Background
on genetics, genetic aspects
of specific conditions and
diseases, counseling and
testing, and clinical trials.
- The Greatest Biological Development in Science History
- Article about the human
genome and its discovery.
Includes diagram of the
biological Rosetta Stone
and a table of human genome
statistics.
- How Designer Children Will Work - Illustrated
narrative about the idea
of designing babies . Includes
mapping the human genome
and genetic prescreening
- Human Chromosome Launchpad - Information about
each human chromosome. Features
links to gene maps, sequences,
genetic disorders, identified
genes, laboratories, and
research.
- Human
Genetics Programme -
World Health Organization
program which develops genetic
approaches to the control
of the most common hereditary
diseases and those with
a genetic predisposition.
- The Human Genome - Eighth grade exhibition project
providing an introduction
with diagrams. Includes
information on genetic mutations,
gene testing and therapy,
and related links.
- Human Genome Center - Undertake sequencing of
genomic regions containing
DNA repair genes and human
chromosome 19. Features
information on research
and a chromosome map. Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory.
- Human
Genome Mapping Project Resource
Centre - Provides resources
for research workers in
the fields of genomics,
genetics and functional
genomics. Funded by the
United Kingdom Medical Research
Council.
- Human
Genome Project - Information
about the Project, its progress,
history, and goals; issues
associated with genome research;
frequently asked questions,
the science behind the project;
and Project sponsors.
- Innovation - A companion piece to the PBS series.
Features the latest biomedical
and genetical treatments
and research. Contains original
articles and animations.
- International Communication Forum in Human Molecular
Genetics. - Features
a mailing list, table of
contents of leading journals,
listings of meetings and
seminars and a classified
ads section .
- National
Center for Genome Resources
- Develop bioinformatics
and computational biology
tools to support genetic
analysis and discovery.
Features scientific programs,
software, and career opportunities.
- Neutral
Fixation of Alleles
- Essay on key concepts
and basic formulae describing
the fixing of alleles in
the human population over
time. Aimed at assisting
informed amateurs to read
and critique molecular genetic
evolution papers.
- BBC: Human Genome Project - Transcript of a discussion
with David Baltimore, John
Sulston and David Bentley
about the project.
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