Genetics & Evolution (general)
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Genetic Counseling Careers in the US
Genetic counselors come from various backgrounds, and will usually have completed a relevant graduate degree, and a clinical work placement. more...
Science can seem intimidating and even boring, but genetics is actually a fascinating field that is accessible to both beginners and enthusiasts. more...
Introduction to Molecular Genetics
Molecular genetics is a genetics sub-discipline, including areas such as DNA structure, RNA structure, gene expression, gene mutation and gene therapy. more...
Online Evolution Resources for Educators
Teachers and other educators looking for guidance on teaching evolution can access several useful resources online. more...
National DNA Day Celebrations 2009
DNA Day remembers both the identification of DNA's chemical structure in 1953, and the work of the Human Genome Project, which was completed in 2003. more...
Online Evolution Resources for Children
There are several introductory-level science websites suitable for children and young people wishing to pursue an interest in evolutionary biology. more...
Online Genetics Resources for Children
Children and young people interested in learning about genes and DNA can access several educational websites that cover the basics. more...
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By: Bridget Coila
The Genome 10K Project is an ambitious attempt to sequence the DNA of over ten thousand different species with cutting edge genetic sequencing technology. more...
Darwinian Evolution of RNA Molecules In Vitro
By: Don Kaiser
Scripps Research Institute scientists have devised and patented a simple microfluidic chamber that may hold the answer to the mystery of the creation of life on earth. more...
DNA Sequencing Using BAC and Shotgun Methods
By: Bridget Coila
Genome sequencing is a way to determine the exact order of all the nucleotide bases, A, T, G and C, in a string of DNA using the BAC and Shotgun Sequencing Methods. more...
Horizontal Gene Transfer and Symbiogenesis
By: Bridget Coila
Horizontal gene transfer, also called lateral gene transfer, is a mechanism for evolution that goes beyond typical Darwinian theory. more...
Facts and Myths about Evolution
By: Molly Markey
Evolution by natural selection means that organisms that are best suited to their specific environment produce the most offspring, resulting in species change over time. more...
By: George Garza
The theory of evolution is simply about how to explain biological change. Change is neither random nor by design. Modifications in the environment drive change. more...
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Dennis Holley
Geneticists have long used genetic switches to turn genes on and off, but until now they have struggled to control the intermediate levels. more...
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