Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Chapter 13: Genetic Technology

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DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Visit this site to learn more about DNA and how DNA testing is used in forensic science. When was DNA testing first developed? When was it reported to be a reliable method of identifying criminal suspects?
( http://www.dnalc.org/resources/aboutdnafingerprinting.html )
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DNA Fingerprinting, Newton's Apple
This site will teach you more about DNA fingerprinting and how this analysis is performed. What is DNA profiling? How do analysts eliminate the possibility of a mistaken identity?
( http://www.ktca.org/newtons/13/dna.html )
Human Genome Project Information
Access this site to learn about the U.S. and worldwide Human Genome Project. What is a genome? What are the benefits of mapping the human genome? How much progress has been made so far? What do you believe the ethical issues are in this project? Hold a mock debate in the class to talk about the ethical issues in the human genome project.
( http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml )
DNA Computers
Visit this site to learn how computers may be made of DNA. Why are scientists looking for a replacement for silicon chips?
( http://www.howstuffworks.com/dna-computer.htm )
DNA Evidence
Visit this site to learn how DNA is used as evidence in a criminal case. Why must DNA found at a crime scene be "cleaned up?"
( http://www.howstuffworks.com/dna-evidence.htm )

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American Academy of Forensic Sciences
This is a professional organization of forensic scientists. Look through their career brochure. Write a journal entry explaining how the different disciplines of forensic science differ from each other.
( http://www.aafs.org/employ/brochure1.htm )
Science Technicians
This site has information about a variety of technicians. Scroll down to find forensic science technicians. In your science journal, write a brief paragraph describing what a forensic technician does.
( http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm#addinfo )
A Career in Forensic Science
This site has information and lists other sources of information about careers in forensic science. Click on the link "Questioned Document Examination Page of Emily J. Will" to read information about forensic document examiners.
( http://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/research/foscbib.html )

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Recombinant DNA
This web site provides a simple explanation of recombinant DNA. Scroll to the bottom of the document and click on the link to the graphics gallery.
( http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/IE/Speaking_Language_rDNA.html )
Recombinant DNA
Visit this interactive site to learn more about recombinant DNA. Click on the links for graphics and further explanation.
( http://www.blc.arizona.edu/INTERACTIVE/recombinant3.dna/recombinant.html )
Recombinant DNA
Visit this site to some history of recombinant DNA. Who was the first scientist to make recombinant DNA? When were the first recombinant DNA organisms made?
( http://www.laskerfoundation.org/news/weis/rdna.html )

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Hopes for an HIV Vaccine
Visit this site to learn about the attempts to develop an HIV vaccine. What is the first step in developing a HIV DNA vaccine?
( http://www.iavi.org/reports/138/HIV_DNA_Vaccines.htm )
DNA and RNA-based Vaccines
This site contains a report from the National Cancer Institute detailing the principles, progress, and prospects of these new vaccines. What methods are used to insert these vaccines into a body?
( http://priede.bf.lu.lv/grozs/BiotehIII/Tresais_sem/DNS_vakcinas/NS_vakc.pdf )

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News on Genetically Modified Foods
This site contains news articles about genetically modified foods. Do the United States and Europe agree upon the regulations of genetically modified foods?
( http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/gm/ )
Genetically Modified Foods
Are genetically modified foods harmful or helpful? This article attempts to answer this question. Click on the links if you want the definition of the highlighted word.
( http://www.csa.com/hottopics/gmfood/overview.html )
Are Genetically Engineered Foods Safe?
This U.S. Food and Drug Administration site attempts to answer this question. Click on the link "Methods for Genetically Engineering a Plant" to read about this process.
( http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdbioeng.html )
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