- 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) (7)
dir.yahoo.com/.../DNA/Crick__Francis__1916_2004_
- Watson, James (5)
dir.yahoo.com/.../DNA/Watson__James
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Structure of DNA
Very simple illustration of the double helical structure.
www.accessexcellence.org/AB/GG/structure.html
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Explore IT: Gene Hunter
Activity taking a look at how DNA stores information and how scientists identify what particular genes do.
www2.mtroyal.ab.ca/~tnickle/ExploreIT/index.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
- Man and his Genes
Museum exhibit by the Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Paris, about the genes contained within the nucleus of our cells. Features different flash movies and an online biology dictionary to explain DNA sequencing.
www.cite-sciences.com/english/ala_cite/expo/tempo/defis/homgen/index.htm
- DNA: A Revolution at 50
New York Times feature looking at the development in DNA research over the past 50 years. Includes articles, interactive features, and essays. Registration required.
www.nytimes.com/indexes/2003/02/25/health/genetics/index.html
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