In 1865 an Augustinian monk, named Gregor Mendel, found that individual traits are governed by discrete “factors”, later known as genes, which are
inherited from parents.
Since then, scientists throughout the world have been unravelling our DNA and finding out the “parts and functions” of this double helix model. Who knows what the future may hold in genetic research and more importantly who will be holding that future?
Mistakes in our DNA sequenceWhat are the consequences if our DNA mutates and an exact copy of our genetic information is not made? Check out this web sites and find out more about some of the most common genetic disorders.
Your Genes Your Health - Multimedia guide to genetic disorders.
Putting DNA to WorkDNA building blocksWhat does our DNA look like and how do these building blocks of nucleotides fit together?
DNA & Genes - from the University of Utah, Genetic Science Learning Centre.
Human Genome ProjectFind out the latest facts about our genome. Allows students to "tour" the human genome and look at individual genes on each chromosome.
BioEthics Education Project
Using our knowledge of DNADouble Helix - An interactive game where students match the four base pairs of a seperated DNA double helix to find out the identity of 3 different organisms.
Tissues for Life - A step by step guide, comparing the nine month pregnancy cycle with stem cell culturing.
Be a DNA detective - a great interactive website which allows students to put their knowledge of DNA profiling to the test.
Genetic Problems - An interesting twist to LC genetic crosses! No more eye colour or hair colour genes... try presence/absence hair or 2/1 eyes! The answer is only a click away.
Click & Clone - An interactive "cloning lab" where students can use their knowledge of cloning to clone Mini Mouse.
Have a go at trying to figure out your family’s blood groups. Use this
worksheet to help.