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This site from the National Institute of Health defines over 200 genetic terms, complete with illustrations and several audio links.
Gene Primer
Cold Spring Harbor Lab created this primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity. It is bursting with information, illustrations,
(Animation Requirements)
, and more.
Mendel
A marvelous educational resource from Brown University for those interested in Mendel and his experiments. An outstanding site with excellent supplementary materials.
Learning Mendelian Genetics
A virtual course in Mendelian genetics prepared by the University of Arizona, with computer-based virtual experiments on monohybrid and dihybrid crosses and sex-linked inheritance.
Classic Papers in Mendelian Genetics
A wonderful collection of original historically significant papers, including key papers by Mendel, Bateson, Morgan, and many others.
This site allows you to breed pea plants and observe the outcome; a brief history of Mendel's accomplishments is also included.
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
The single largest resource on human genetics. This site, maintained by the National Center of Biotechnology Information of the NIH, provides an extensive database of genetic disorders and information on individual human genes. Over 9,300 genes are included, with roughly 50 new genes added each month.
Blood Group Inheritance Patterns
Learn about the major human blood groups and the genetics behind their inheritance.
Searching for a Cure
BLAZING A GENETIC TRAIL provides a wonderful account of human hereditary disorders, their causes, and the ongoing search for cures. Prepared by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Highly Recommended.
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