Biotechnology
Biological techniques used to enhance products
Biotechnology (sometimes shortened to "biotech") is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms to enhance crops, biofuels, household products, and medical treatments. Modern biotechnology may involve the use of genetic engineering technology to permanently alter the genetic makeup of living organisms.
Materials for Biotechnology
Animation
Biology Animation Library - GeneChips
Description: Animation of GeneChips technology
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/dnachip.html
Cycle Sequencing
Description: An animation of DNA sequencing
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/cycseq.html
How to Sequence a Genome
Description: Animations on genome sequencing
- Source: National Human Genome Research Institute
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- URL: http://www.genome.gov/25019885
Articles/Research
Facts About Genome Sequencing
Description: Information on genome sequencing
- Source: US Department of Energy, Office of Science
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- URL: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/faq/seqfacts.shtml
The New Genetics - 21st-Century Genetics
Description: Information from a science education booklet that explains systems biology, green fluorescent protein, genetic testing, privacy concerns, DNA forensics, biotechnology, patents, and careers
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/thenewgenetics/chapter5.html
Games
DNA Sequencing Game, Interactive 2D Animation
Description: A short game on DNA sequencing
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://www.dnalc.org/view/15891-DNA-sequencing-game-interactive-2D-animation.html
Labs & Experiments
PCR Virtual Lab
Description: A PCR virtual laboratory experiment
- Source: Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah
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- URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/pcr/
Understanding Genetics
Description: Instructions for a DNA extraction laboratory experiment
- Source: The Tech Museum of Innovation
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- URL: http://www.thetech.org/genetics/medicine.php
Video
Biotechnology
Description: Video interviews with scientists discussing biotechnology
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://library.cshl.edu/oralhistory/category/misc/
