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Genetics Links                                                        

A structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

    Original scientific paper written by Watson and Crick for the scientific journal Nature unveiling the structure of DNA.

Genetic Science Learning : Students and Teen page

    Links connecting you with information on genetic disorders, current events in the field of genetics, science fair and research projects, online activities as well as authentic research readings.

DNA from the beginning

    An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity.

Introduction to DNA Structure

    Nice visuals to explain the parts of a DNA molecule.

The Biology Project: Mendelian Genetics

    Problem sets and tutorials dealing with monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.  Some links to other genetics websites.

Cloning Articles

    Articles on the cloning of Dolly, trangenic mice, ethical issues involved with cloning and more.

The Cloning of Dolly: Cloning Simplified

     A cute little page from Dr. Jamie Love explaining, in an easily-understood manner, the process of cloning (specifically the process used to clone Dolly). Diagrams and humour keep the reader's attention. This site links back to Science Explained home page.

March of Dimes

    Leading charity devoted to the eradication of birth defects.  Health library contains terrific links for developmental and genetic disorders.