General Links

History of Genetics: The following sites provide timelines of genetic advancements and how these discoveries relate to other world events.

• Genetics in Context: A Comparative Timeline

• History of Genetics Timeline

• Milestones in DNA History

Careers in Genetics: The following sites contain information about career opportunities in genetics.

• Online Booklet from the Genetics Society of America

• Careers in Human Genetics

• Careers in Genetics and Related Fields

Genetic Terminology: Unfamiliar with the definition of a term used in this textbook? These on-line genetics dictionaries may help.

• Glossary of Genetic Terms from the Department of Energy

• A Hypermedia Glossary of Genetic Terms

• Glossary of Genetic Terms from the National Human Genome Research Institute

Genetic Illustrations

• National Human Genome Research Institute

• The Biology Animation Library contains animations of PCR, Southern blotting, cycle sequencing, and DNA fingerprinting.

• Graphics Gallery

Genetics in the News: The field of genetics is constantly moving forward. To keep abreast of the latest developments, visit one of these news sites.

• Genetic News from the National Human Genome Research Institute

• Science Updates from Access Excellence