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Genetics
Branch of biology that deals with heredity or the passing of traits in living organisms from one generation to the next.
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Genetics and molecular tools [New Window]
Describes the value of molecular biology genetic tools in enhancing the delineation of the genetic diversity and the effects of environmental degradation on living species. Links to research, which differentiated two species of sage-grouse.
Botany [New Window]
Major NBII website with links to USGS and non-USGS websites on botanical science, paleobotany, plant functions, species, applied plant science, gardening, collections and organizations, botany for kids and teachers, and references.
Lake Clark sockeye salmon research projects [New Window]
Summary of research on salmon fish resources in the Lake Clark area in Alaska with links to scientific projects, Native Alaskan intern program, lake core analysis, radio telemetry, genetics, subsistence fishing, and research staff.
Monitoring grizzly bear populations using DNA [New Window]
Description of project monitoring the status of Greater Glacier National Park Area's grizzly bear and black bear populations using genetic techniques on DNA from bear hair or scats without handling bears, with photos and discussion of methods.


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