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Human Genome Project Overview
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute
This is the home page of the head agency overseeing the Human Genome Project.
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute: Research Funding
This site has various resources and articles about research funding for the National Human Genome Research Institute.
National Institutes of Health
Ncbi: Human Genome Resources
This site covers information on all the human chromosomes, has interesting illustrations as well.
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Genome Project Information Archive
This reosurce from the Human Genome Project of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provides links to all the information you ever wanted to know regarding the Human Genome Project.
Other
Bio Ethics Education Project (Beep): The Human Genome
The tutorial examines the human genome. Topics included are human reproduction, human genome project, DNA profiling, and pharmacogenetics. The resource consists of articles, additional resources, and activities.
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Human Genome Project: Unearthing Buckyballs
Resource provides great information on buckyballs. Description of a process to identify and determine the size and type of fullerenes. Excellent movie on basic fullerene information. Pictures are also included for further information....
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The Human Genome Organisation
This is HUGO's website, it contains vital information on the Human Genome Project.
US Department of Energy
Doe: Joint Genome Institute
This Department of Energy site has up-to-date information and statistics on the progress of all JGI genome sequencing projects.
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Berkley Drosophila Genome Project
This site is dedicated to the mapping of the fruit fly (drosophila) genome.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: James D. Watson, ph.d.
A biography of James Dewey Watson who, along with Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA. They were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine in 1962. Watson was later the first person to lead the Human Genome Project....
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Australian Genome Research Facility (Home Page)
This is the homepage of the Austrialian Genome Research Facility. It is dedicated to the sequencing of DNA and understanding genetics.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Sequencing Race Begins
This video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" looks at one of the key players in the race to decode the human genome.
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Human Genome Project: Presidential Visit From the Grave
This resource details a slight controversy solved over the sudden death of President Zachary Taylor. It provides brief, but very interesting information on the subject.
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Genome: The Secret of How Life Works
Great site to explore. Offers interactive games and quizzes for students. Includes lesson plans for educators as well. Site is available in Spanish if necessary.
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Oregon State University: Barleyworld
This is a site about barley that contains a list on the left with a link to a page about the North American Barley Genome Project.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Eric S. Lander, ph.d.
Biography of Eric Lander a scientist and pioneer of human gene research and medicine.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Genetic Variation
This video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" explores the genetic similarities and differences among organisms.
National Academy of Engineering
Health Technologies Timeline
Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.