| The Human Genome |
| Mapping the Human Genome |
| | PBS NOVA - Cracking the Code
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| | "Welcome to the companion Web site to "Cracking the Code of Life". This chronicles the race to capture one of the biggest prizes in scientific history: the complete letter-by-letter sequence of genetic information that defines human life -- the human genome" Also, watch 16 segments of the show online in QuickTime movie format!
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| | Human Genome : Blueprint of Humanity
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| | From the great ThinkQuest 2001 site: "In this website you can learn about the fundamentals of the genome starting from the cell with plenty of interactive aids along the way. Once you have grasped the basics of the genome, the prevailing technologies and the latest developments are discussed. Following that, issues arising out of research in genetics and the human genome are highlighted. There are many interactive aids to teach you about these technologies." |
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| | What is the Human Genome?
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| | An incredible site that uses animated multimedia to demonstrate the Human Genome online! |
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| | Human Genome Working Draft
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| | "This site contains a working draft of the human genome, which is over 90% complete. Approximately half of the sequence is in a highly accurate 'finished' state. The other half is merely 'draft' quality. Some care must be taken interpreting draft regions, but these are still often very useful to the working scientist. We encourage you to explore the working draft with the genome browser, which displays the work of many annotators worldwide." |
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| | Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome
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| | From the Human Genome Project, a primer on the mapping and sequencing project. |
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| | Student Guide to the Human Genome
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| | Background information on the HGP, including sections on What is the Human Genome Project,
History,
Progress,
Goals,
What countries are involved in genome research, and
Frequently Asked Questions. |
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| | Leukemia and the Human Genome
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| | From the site: "There is no known way to prevent leukemia, but it can be treated effectively. Today, modern medical advancements offers more hope than ever before to people who have leukemia. Specifically, with the complete mapping of the human genome, new treatments mean improved chances of survival for many patients with leukemia. The Human Genome Project (HGP) can someday unravel the mystery of leukemia." |
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| | Your Genome
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| | From the site: "A fresh and balanced source for information, news and discussion in the field of genome science. Here we aim to answer questions like "What is the Human Genome?", "Why research it?", "How can it be used?" and "Who owns it?" |
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| | Human Genetic Nomenclature
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| | Your online guide for proper nomenclature for genes. |
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| | The State of the Genome
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| | From the site: "In February 2001 the summaries of two human genome sequencing projects were published. These sequences may be the key to understanding, predicting, and possibly curing many diseases, but what do they mean and where are they taking us?" |
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| | The Human Genome and Eugenics
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| | The Human Genome Project has provided the tools to determine the genes that influence human health and behavior. In the face of this knowledge, will society gravitate toward a prescribed definition of the genetic "right stuff?" Will we look with compassion or disdain on people with genes that predispose them to physical or mental illness? Find out more at this site. |
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| | Stem Cell Research
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| | In this April 2005 report, NOVA ScienceNow revisits the stem cell debate, with a nuts and bolts overview of the science and the controversy, featuring interviews with high profile experts. |
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| | Eye on Human Cloning
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| | From CBS Interactive: "Scientists have deliberated human cloning at least as far back as 1938 and the first laboratory successes in tinkering with DNA and human embryos took place in the early 1990s. As ethical and biological debate continues over the wisdom of ever crossing the human cloning scientific frontier, scientists have offered divergent opinions on just what cloning would mean for the human race." |
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| | Cloning Explained
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| | From The Guardian Online, an interactive feature that explores methods and objectives of human cloning. |
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| | The Cloning Process
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| | From CNN, a great Flash-enabled site that investigates and explores cloning. |
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| | Timeline of Human Cloning
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| | From CNN, a Flash-enabled timeline of major events and discoveries in the history of cloning. |
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| | Cloning Around With Stem Cells
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| | A new era of experimentation on the basic cells of human life appears to be making science fiction into truth. Community and governments are sitting up and asking: why are scientists fooling around with human stem cells? |
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| | The Cloning Debate
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| | From the PBS Newshour, updates and tutorials relating to the debate over human cloning. |
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| | Entrez Genomes - Map Viewer
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| | The NCBI Map Viewer provides graphical displays of features on NCBI`s assembly of human genomic sequence data as well as cytogenetic, genetic, physical, and radiation hybrid maps. Extensive documentation is provided to describe the resource features and methods used, tutorials, and statistics. |
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| | Our Genes - Our Choices
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| | This great PBS site explores the new choices faced in the era of genetic manipulation. |
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| | Stem Cells - A Primer
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| | From the National Institues of Health: "This primer presents background information on stem cells. It includes an explanation of what stem cells are; what pluripotent stem cells are; how pluripotent stem cells are derived; why pluripotent stem cells are important to science; why they hold such great promise for advances in health care; and what adult stem cells are." |
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