Chapter 9 - DNA links

Please note:  Links provided do not necessarily reflect the ideology of  Dr. Metz or Campbell University, but are provided as a resource for interested students.  Links may contain material that is emotionally, intellectually, and/or spiritually troubling to certain people.  Use at your own risk.

DNA from the beginning (An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity)

DNA animations (many very good animations of several concepts in cell biology)

DNA replication animation (requires Macromedia Shockwave player)

DNA and protein page (includes several animations and tutorials)

YourGenome.org (Site with tutorials on basics of DNA, genes, proteins, and heredity)

DNA structure (requires Chime plugin - can download from the link)

Genes and Disease (NIH site providing and overview of major genetic diseases that have been mapped and sequenced)

The Mouse that Roared (and killed and raped, due to a genetic defect)

Genetic basis for aggressive behavior in male mice (another article describing the research in the link above)

Cystic fibrosis mutation database (click on the "mutation table" link to view over 900 documented mutations in this gene)

Deafness genes (article is part of the Brain Briefings website)

Hereditary hemachromatosis (a commonly inherited iron-overload disorder)

Werner Syndrome (a genetic disease that mimics premature aging)

GeneCards (a database of human genes, their products, and involvement in diseases)

Slooze worm mutagenesis (Check your understanding of DNA replication and mutagensis using this interactive tutorial)

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