Principles of Genetics 6/e               Robert H. Tamarin
		Student Resources

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

• National Society for Genetic Counselors

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 Genetics Glossary

• A Hypermedia Glossary of Genetic Terms

• Talking Dictionary of Genetic Terms from the National Human Genome Research Institute

• 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.

• HMS Beagle

• Genetics Today by PHRNA

• Genetic News from the National Human Genome Research Institute

• Selected news stories from GeneNet

• Science Updates from Access Excellence

Pioneers of Genetics: Interested in learning more about the scientists responsible for major advances in the field of genetics? The following sites will satisfy your curiosity.

• The Nobel Prize Internet Archive

• The Biographical Dictionary of Geneticists

• Profiles in Science Collection

Social, Ethical, and Legal Aspects of Genetics: The sites listed below focus on the concerns about, and controversies surrounding, new genetic technologies.

• Participate in an On-Line Interactive Poll focusing on genetic topics

• Ethics and Genetics: A Global Conversation

• Bioethics Discussion Pages

• Diving into the Gene Pool Ethical Scenarios Forum

• Genetics and Public Issues

• Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory’s ELSI Project

• ELSI by the Department of Energy

• The GeneLetter: Ethical and Social Aspects of Genetic Research

• The Council for Responsible Genetics

• CASOLM: The courts and science on-line magazine

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