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Browse this collection of resources to help students learn more about the Human Genome Project (HGP) and related issues.

• What is the Human Genome Project?
• History
• Progress
• Goals
• What countries were involved in genome research?
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Project

• Anticipated Benefits of HGP Research
• Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Associated with Genome Research
• Gene Testing
• Gene Therapy
• Laws Protecting Individual Privacy
• Patenting
• DNA Forensics
• Genetics and Behavior
• Genetics in the Courtroom
• Cloning
• Your Genes, Your Choices
- An online booklet about the ethical, legal, and social implications of genome research
• Poster depicting future genomic applications

Medical Applications of Genome Research

• Medicine and the New Genetics
• Gene Testing
• Gene Therapy
• Pharmacogenomics - Targeting treatments to each person's genetic makeup.
• Genetic Counseling

The Science Behind the Human Genome Project

• Some Important Contributors to Genetics
• Human Genome Project Science - An overview
• Frequently Asked Questions about HGP Science
• DOE Primer on Molecular Genetics
• To Know Ourselves
• Human Genome Landmarks: Selected Genes, Traits and Disorders - View all 24 human chromosomes and selected genes that have been mapped to them online.
• Gene Gateway - From this companion to the Human Genome Landmarks poster, access resources for learning more about the genes and disorders associated with each chromosome. Find disorder information, browse genome maps, access gene and protein sequences, learn about mutations that cause disorders, view protein structures, and more!
• Genome.gov - National Human Genome Research Institute's Educational Resources: Genetics education for students, teachers and the general public.
• Human Genome News
• Glossary of Genetic Terms
• Acronyms
• Research (More technical information about the HGP)
• Introduction to Genetics

Genome Sequencing

• Progress
• Sequencing Fact Sheet
• Papers from the Analysis of the Working Draft Sequence
• Insights Learned from the Working Draft Sequence

Why the Department of Energy was Involved in the Human Genome Project

• Fact Sheet about DOE's involvement in the Human Genome Project
• The Genome Project - Why DOE from To Know Ourselves

Presentations - Download slide sets to use in presentations about genetics, the Human Genome Project (HGP), and issues surrounding the HGP.

Webcasts, Graphics and Animation

• Webcasts -Online audio and video presentations about genetics and the human genome project.
  
  
• Image Gallery - View and download genome science images provided by the US Department of Energy Genome Program.
  
  
• Interactive Mouse Genetics from Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Learn about mouse genetics and the statistics behind the inheritance of red eyes and black fur. Requires Shockwave plug-in.
  
  
• Animations for advanced high school and college biology students.
  
  
  
  • The following animations are provided by the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Requires Flash 5 Player.
    • Transcription/Translation Overview
    • Transcription Detail
    • Translation Detail (protein synthesis)
      
      
  • Biology Animation Library - Play animations depicting different biological technologies such as PCR, Southern blotting, and cycle sequencing. Provided by the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Requires Shockwave plug-in.
    
    

Programs for Students

• Student Summer Day Camps - Genetics workshops for middle and high school students. Provided by the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
• Grants & Fellowships - Programs for undergraduate students in genetics or related disciplines. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Careers in Genetics [PDF Handout]

Science Fair Resources

• Science Fair Central - Ideas for experiments and science fair information from DiscoverySchool.com.
• SCIFAIR.ORG: The Ultimate Science Fair Resource - Sponsored by the Society for Amateur Scientists.
• Science Fair Project Resource Guide from the Internet Public Library
• The WWW Virtual Library: Science Fairs - A comprehensive list of science fairs accessible from the Web.

Other Sites for Students

• BioInteractive.org - Virtual labs, animations and more from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
  
  
• Cool Science for Curious Kids - Biology projects for grades K-4 from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
  
  
• Genetic Science Learning Center - An excellent source for online multimedia tutorials and activities covering topics such as basic genetics, chromosomes, genetic disorders, cloning, stem cells, and genetic testing. Browser requirements: Internet Explorer 6, Netscape Navigator 6.x, or Mozilla 1.x.
  
  
• Genetics at GlaxoSmithKline - View interactive, animated modules covering the following topics: Overview of DNA; Overview of Genes; Chromosomes, Mitosis, & Meiosis; Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms; and Heredity & Inheritance Patterns. Targeted to the general public.

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