Genomics Teacher Resources

Story of Michael Nirenberg and his colleagues deciphering of DNA.

Animation illustrating how the jumping gene, Alu, reproduces by copying itself and inserting into new chromosomes.

In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, follow the scientific process that led to a revolutionary method for creating stem cells without the use of human embryos. [5:16]

In this video segment from NOVA scienceNOW, meet researchers who are studying obesity and trying to understand the role that hormones and genetics can play in regulating appetite. [3:25]

This site provides basic information on human genetics and reproduction using tutorials, simulations, images and quizzes. There are also links to other worthwhile sites.

A new way of testing DNA samples uses a chip. This allows scientists to examine thousands of genes instead of just one at a time.

Join Professor Mill Ennium and his lab assistants as he helps Phoenix discover why he looks like a relative.

At some point in our lives we all become inquisitive about our origin, our familial heritage. Plenty of folks around the world study their personal genealogy. What about animals? Scientists are constantly studying the origin of present...

Online biology textbook illustrates the control of gene expression. Includes information on the role DNA plays in this study of science.

Pharmacogenetics allows for a more personalized drug to folks who need to take certain types of medicine in response to how human genes react. The study does not come without ethical questions such as medical privacy and unequal...

This Access Excellence site describes McClintock's work in genetics. Focuses on the idea of McClintock beinga pioneer as a woman working in scienceand the obstacles she had to overcome.

Explore the work of geneticists and understand the technique of electrophoresis and what it is used for. Assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures through gel electrophoresis.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Set to dramatic music, this captioned video shows a graphical representation of the transcription of DNA to proteins. [10:46]

From the companion website of a PBS broadcast that profiles the family roots of twelve Americans of African descent, we learn what the science of DNA can tell us about family history that photos, letters, diaries, and other records cannot.

Learn about ants and their living environment.

Explains with the help of a flowchart the steps in creating a DNA fingerprint and a few techniques that have been developed to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Here is the place where you can build your own monster. All living things, including monsters, have an instruction manual for building and making their bodies work. These instructions use a special code, most often known as a genetic...

Student teams research human behavior and explore whether traits are inherited only by genetic inheritance or if environmental factors can play a role as well.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into a person's cells to cure a genetic disorder. Could gene therapy be the cure for AIDS? No, AIDS is caused by a virus. Gene...

Many vertebrate species contain snippets of viral genetic code within their genomes -- and according to new research, it's not all from the likely suspects.

Scientists sequenced the genome of a Denisovan -- a distant cousin to modern humans and Neanderthals.

From designer yeast genomes to batteries made from bacteria, an update on synthetic biology. [22 mins. 45 secs.]

A concise summary of the main differences between retroviruses and those which use DNA in their genome. A few examples of each type of virus are shown.

Peer-edited, educator written science lessons on current bioscience issues. Each lesson correlates to a peer-reviewed article on that topic, and contains questions about the article and a variety of engaging activities for students.