Great genetics site with a very good section on Punnett squares.

This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...

A collection of genetic learning activities provides an engaging way to learn about traits, or better understand disease risk.

Read about the PTC gene, and listen to scientists discuss this accidental discovery which lead to important clues about human evolution.

A slideshow tracing human migration to show that "all living humans originated from populations of ancestors who migrated out of Africa less than 100,000 years ago. Learn how scientists have used genetic markers to trace the migration...

On this University of Illinois at Chicago site you can get the importance of multifactorial inheritance, and numerous models to help illustrate the idea. There is a summary at the bottom for review, and an address to send questions to...

Discusses common mutations that occur in the human population and describes the many different types of genetic mutations and their impact.

For a concise summary of human blood types, this is a great resource. Discussion includes the topics of genotype, phenotype and agglutinins. There is also a nice pictorial table that summarizes the three blood types.

A complete, student-paced lesson on genetics and inheritance. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.

The Biotechnology Institute, in conjunction with a special titled, "Cracking the Code of Life" from NOVA/WGBH television, presents this issue dedicated to explorations of the human genome, one of the most exciting and provocative areas...

Presents information about human chromosomes, their structure, and genetic disorders that can result from mutations.

Describes eccrine and apocrine glands and relates them to heat tolerance. Also includes some information on sebaceous glands.

Humans are complex creatures, but do we have the biggest genome? All living things, from humans to worms to bacteria have genomes. In this experiment you will compare the genome sizes of different organisms to find out who has the...

Learn about the many ways cell communication can be disrupted, and how this problem sometimes results in disease.

The introduction of genetically modified organisms (animals, microbes, and plants) into agriculture has been accompanied by controversies over their potential impact on human health, the environment, and farming systems. Management of...

Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.

Dr. Eric Lander of the Human Genome Project explains the use of DNA as forensic evidence. He describes the process and need for standards in testing laboratories and discusses the use of DNA evidence as a human rights tool.

This site from Palomar college explains what gene flow is and describes a situation where this occurs in humans. Information is brief but factual.

This article, written for younger readers, explains cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky.

Scientific information about the hereditary material in all living things, DNA. Also includes links to fact sheets for quick reference.

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.

You have probably seen figures showing how human beings are related to chimpanzees, gorillas, and other primates. In this genomics science fair project, you will use bioinformatics tools to generate your own primate family tree.

All animals have a genome, but do they all have genome projects? Find out which animals are currently having their genomes sequenced and how much we know already by performing some simple bioinformatics data digging.

This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.