Cell Biology
The study of the cell, including mitosis and meiosis
DNA, Genes, Chromosomes
The building blocks of inheritance
Heredity/Inheritance Patterns
The genetic transmission of traits
Epigenetics/Inheritance and the Environment
The genome’s dynamic response to the environment
Genetic Conditions
Conditions caused by gene variations or mutations
Evolution
Processes by which organisms are changed over time
Biostatistics
The use of mathematics to investigate life science related problems
Biotechnology
Biological techniques used to enhance products
DNA Forensics
The application of genetic testing for legal purposes
Top Issues In Genetics
Select genetic topics of popular interest
Teacher Resources
- Mendelian Genetics - A video on Mendelian inheritance
- Harry Potters World (PDF 324.84 KB ) - An activity for teaching characteristics of complex traits (i.e., incomplete dominance, codominance, multiple alleles, and regulatory genes)
Labs & Experiments
- Genetics of Organisms - A virtual lab that uses fruit flies, mono- and dihybrid crosses, and statistics to teach concepts of inheritance
- Transgenic Fly Lab Introduction - Create transgenic flies in a virtual laboratory
Careers in Genetics
- Genomic Careers - Find Your Future - Video interviews with genomic professionals, information on genomic careers, a tool for rating your favorite genomic careers, and an opportunity to test your knowledge of careers in this field
Highlights
- Stem Cell Information - News Items - NIH news releases on stem cell research
- NHGRI Newsroom - A listing of the National Human Genome Research Institute's latest genomic news
- Genetic Mechanisms - News - A listing of articles on recent discoveries in genetics and the life sciences