genomics and Technology Supplemental Resources
Interactive definition map of DNA terms at Scitable http://www.nature.com/scitable/definition/histone-histones-57
Extended NOVA video (13 minutes) about epigenetics.
Fact sheet about the human genome project.
Brief video illustrating gene chip (microarray) technology.
2nd short video explaining gene chips:http://www.dnalc.org/resources/3d/26-microarray.html
LearnGenetics virtual labs on PCR and gel electrophoresis. Great sites if you are unclear about these technologies.
PCR http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/pcr/ electrophoresis http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/gel/ |
Smithsonian Institute exhibit, Unlocking Life's Code. The website includes brief informative videos about the Human Genome Project (created by the History Channel) which were shown in class.
http://unlockinglifescode.org/node/651 Epigenetics: LearnGenetics has a variety of articles and interactives to help explain epigenetics.http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/
LearnGenetics microarray interactive activity (part of homework assignment)
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/microarray/ LearnGenetics forensics webpage, explaining the role of genetic evidence in forensics. Excellent site to use for reviewing/revising your notes. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/science/forensics/
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