- DNA Interactive
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Celebrates the discovery of the DNA structure. The site features video interviews and 3D molecular animations addressing DNA code, manipulation, and genome projects.
www.dnai.org/index.html
- DNA from the Beginning
Animated primer on DNA, genes, and heredity that uses animations and videos to explain the science of genetics and molecular biology.
www.dnaftb.org
- Crick, Francis (1916-2004) (8)
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- Watson, James (6)
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- Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
The original paper by James Watson and Francis Crick which was published in the journal Nature in 1953.
biocrs.biomed.brown.edu/Books/Chapters/Ch%208/DH-Paper.html
- Putting DNA to Work
Learn how humans put DNA to work in a wide variety of applications -- medicine, forensics, agriculture -- in this exhibit from the Koshland Science Museum.
www.koshlandsciencemuseum.org/exhibitdna/index.jsp
- ExPASy - Translate tool
Online tool which allows the translation of a nucleotide (DNA/RNA) sequence to a protein sequence.
us.expasy.org/tools/dna.html
- Structure of DNA
Very simple illustration of the double helical structure.
www.accessexcellence.org/AB/GG/structure.html
- You Try It: DNA Workshop
Science Odyssey activity designed to teach kids about cell division, DNA replication, and protein synthesis.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/dna
- DNA Molecule: Two Views
The double helix of the DNA is shown with details of how the bases, sugars, and phosphates connect to form the structure of the molecule.
www.accessexcellence.org/AB/GG/dna_molecule.html
- American Scientist: The Invention of the Genetic Code
On the work of Watson and Crick.
www.amsci.org/amsci/issues/Comsci98/compsci9801.html
- Left Handed DNA Hall of Fame
Devoted to artistic pictures of left-handed DNA (inverted images of B-form DNA), a common mistake made in text books, journals, and other scientific sources.
www.lecb.ncifcrf.gov/~toms/LeftHanded.DNA.html
- NOVA: Secret of Photo 51
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Unravels the mystery behind the discovery of the double helix and investigates the seminal role that Rosalind Franklin and her X-ray photograph played.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/photo51
- Reader's Guide to The Double Helix
Commentary and explanation to accompany the book by James Watson.
www.brown.edu/Courses/BI0020_Miller/dh/guide.html
- DNA Structure: An Interactive Animated Nonlinear Tutorial
Intended to supplement students biology or biochemistry textbooks.
molvis.sdsc.edu/dna/index.htm
- DNA Repair: Responses to DNA Damage and Other Aspects of Genomic Stability
Publishes observations on genetic, cellular, biochemical, and molecular aspects of DNA repair, mutagenesis, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis.
www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/15687864
- DNA50 Council
Established to coordinate celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of Watson and Crick's discovery of the "Double-Helix" structure of DNA.
www.dna50council.org
- Why is the DNA Structure Important?
Discusses DNA secondary structure.
www.cryst.bbk.ac.uk/pps97/assignments/projects/drozdz/contents.htm
- Scientific American Frontiers: Falling in Love With DNA
Dr. Nancy Hopkins discusses her work in molecular biology.
www.pbs.org/saf/1202/features/hopkins.htm
- DNA: Heredity and Beyond
Educational website designed for people who want to learn about DNA and genetic science without having to struggle through technical terms.
library.thinkquest.org/20830
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