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A Hypermedia Glossary of Genetic Terms |
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[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A fairly bare-bones web site that features readable definitions to the technical language of genetics. |
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A Question of Genes: Inherited Risk |
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[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explores the social, ethical and emotional consequences of genetic cloning. Includes a teacher's guide. From PBS. |
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Beyond Discovery, Designer Seeds |
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[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains how and why scientists create genetically engineered plants, particularly those resistant to herbicides, pests, and diseases. Note: one of the sponsors of this site is a chemical company. |
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Cat Fanciers: Color Genetics |
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[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains the genes behind cat coat colors including: whites, Siamese and Burmese, Abbyssinian, bicolors, and tricolors. |
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[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Interactive Director movie comparing a fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach to the structure of DNA. |
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Gene CRC -- For Kids Only |
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[ Kids/Teens ] - Even young children can learn about genetics through cartoon instruction and interactive games. Games require Flash. |
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Right Handed DNA Hall of Fame |
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[ Teens ] - Artistic pictures of right-handed DNA. Includes a left-handed hall of fame and other genetics links. |
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[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Describes basic genetics as well as the legal, social, and ethical implications of increasing genetic knowledge. |
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