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Laboratory experiments, computer explorations, and an interactive exhibition for students, educators, and the public.

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NEW! Genome Science Textbook
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Genome Science by David Micklos, Bruce Nash, & Uwe Hilgert combines approachable narrative with 19 labs that illustrate key concepts of genome biology in humans, invertebrates, and plants. Order it from CSHL Press!
NYC Urban Barcode Project!
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Congratulations to the winners of our first ever science competition: Mary Acheampong, Bobby Glover and Marisa VanBrakle from Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science! They were selected from over 200 students on 75 teams.
Now Available: Weed to Wonder E-book for iPad!
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The interactive e-book uses over 150 animations, photographs, illustrations, interviews, and a time-lapse video to tell the story of the development of maize. Get it free in the iTunes App Store!
Dave Micklos Honored for Innovation in Science Education
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The DNALC's Executive Director has been awarded The Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education by the Genetics Society of America (GSA) which recognizes significant and sustained impact in genetics education.
Science Magazine Honors DNALC.org with SPORE Award!
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The Science Prize for Online Resources in Education (SPORE) recognizes innovative, high quality online resources that promote and enhance science education. Accompanying the award is our essay published in the December 23, 2011 issue of Science.
Learn About Spinal Muscular Atrophy Website
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Learn About SMA, developed with support from the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation, is a resource for SMA patients, families and researchers, including stories of living with SMA and the science behind emerging therapies.
Simple Mapper
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Concept Maps, Network Diagrams & Workflows
We developed Simple Mapper to power our web site on the brain (G2C Online). You can use it to organize what comes out of yours! Create network diagrams, concept maps, and workflows with this simple tool. Set up a Group to share your maps with others!
Gene Screen Released for iPad!
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The DNALC's second app is now available for iPad, as well as iPhone/iPod. Gene Screen focuses on recessive inheritance and screening for recessive disorders. Download it free today!
NEW! DNA Barcoding 101
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DNA Barcoding 101 includes experimental method and supporting resources for using DNA barcoding to identify plants or animals – or products made from them.
Introducing New York Stories: Martin Chalfie and GFP
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This is the first in a series of mini-documentaries about the work of notable scientists based at New York institutions. The vodcasts are produced by New York high school students with the help of the DNALC.
3D Brain App
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The G2C 3-D Brain App for your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad is now available. All the great features of our online version in the palm of your hand! Download it free from the App Store! Did we mention that it's FREE? It's also free on G2C Online...
Harlem DNA Lab
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Do you know about the Harlem DNA Lab? We offer student field trips and Professional Development for NYC teachers at the Harlem location. For more information, visit the Harlem DNA Lab website.
DNA Subway
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Use our bioinformatics workspace for high-level genome analysis in plants (animals coming soon). Developed for the iPlant Collaborative, it's great for biology educators and students. Next stop, Arabidopsis thaliana!
iPlant
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As part of the iPlant Collaborative, we develop computational (cyber) infrastructure to provide educators and students access to the large datasets and informatics tools that drive modern biology. Our first contribution: DNA Subway!

The DNALC family of websites includes 2- and 3-D animations, scientist interviews (including 12 Nobel laureates!), historical images, and teaching aids.

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Image Archive on the
American Eugenics Movement

The Eugenics Archive includes 2,400 photographs, pedigrees, letters, brochures, manuscripts, and articles from archives in the US and UK. Essays by science historians put the vast image database into context.

NEW DESIGN! DNA from the Beginning

Discover the concepts and experiments that define the fields of genetics and molecular biology. This animated primer features the work of over 100 scientists and researchers. Includes animations, scientist video interviews, biographies, photo galleries, and links.

Your Genes, Your Health

Animations present the cause, inheritance, and treatment of 15 common genetic disorders. Interviews with doctors, researchers, healthcare providers, and individuals affected by a disorder offer personal perspectives. Partner site to DNA from the Beginning.

DNA Interactive and myDNAi

DNAi looks back on the discovery of the DNA structure with a vast collection of interviews and interactive 2- and 3-D animations. myDNAi provides teacher-oriented resources including guides, activities, lesson plans, and the online Lesson Builder.