- Crick, Francis (1916-2004) (7)
dir.yahoo.com/.../DNA/Crick__Francis__1916_2004_
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- DNA Structure: An Interactive Animated Nonlinear Tutorial
Intended to supplement students biology or biochemistry textbooks.
molvis.sdsc.edu/dna/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
- 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
- DNA: Prelude to the Symphony of Life
Examines the structure of DNA and DNA-related molecules, the processes of replication, and protein synthesis.
library.thinkquest.org/18617
- DNA: the King's Story
Exhibition celebrating of the work of the King's College men and women who helped crack the code of DNA.
www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/iss/archives/dna/index.html
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Structure of DNA
Very simple illustration of the double helical structure.
www.accessexcellence.org/AB/GG/structure.html
- Watson, James (5)
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- 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
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