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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Evolution on Double Time

For Students 9th - 10th
In this excerpt from the PBS series "Evolution," award-winning science journalist Carl Zimmer describes how gene duplication may have been the key to the rapid evolution of the early stages of life on Earth.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Genetics: Gene Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the connection of genes and enzymes in regards to heredity and genetics. Concepts associated with dominant and recessive traits are also presented.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Carcinogens and Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of cancer and its causes.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Mutant Fruit Flies

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what genetic mutations are and view some of the mutations that affect the wing structure, body color, eye color, and head shape of fruit flies.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How Do Mutations Cause Genetic Disorders?

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a brief overview of the connection between mutations and genetic diseases. Several causes of mutations are also presented.
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Kansas State

Kansas State University: Mutation Types

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of mutation types, causes, and effects. Scroll down to the section on types of mutations for a good overview of frameshifts.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Four More Breast Cancer Genes Found

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, this article charts the breast cancer research undergone by a team of international scientists. The research explores issues related to gene mutations and breast cancer. (May, 2007)