Animation

DNA to Protein

Description: Explore DNA and how proteins are made from it

• Source: The Concord Consortium
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• URL: http://concord.org/stem-resources/dna-protein

DNA to Protein - Transcription and Translation

Description: Explore how the code embedded in DNA is translated into a protein. Transcription of DNA and translation of mRNA are modeled.

• Source: The Concord Consortium
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• URL: http://concord.org/stem-resources/dna-protein-0

From DNA to Protein

Description: This 3D animation shows how proteins are made in the cell from the information in the DNA code.

• Source: Genome Research Limited and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
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• URL: http://www.yourgenome.org/video/from-dna-to-protein

Modeling Translation

Description: Explore how a protein is made from an mRNA sequence

• Source: The Concord Consortium
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• URL: http://concord.org/stem-resources/modeling-translation

Protein Synthesis

Description: An animation of protein synthesis

• Source: Cengage Learning Inc.
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• URL: http://brookscole.cengage.com/chemistry_d/templates/student_resources/shared_resources/animations/protein_synthesis/protein_synthesis.html

The Central Dogma

Description: The Central Dogma of molecular biology is that DNA makes RNA and RNA makes protein. This animation shows how molecular machines transcribe the genes in the DNA of every cell into portable RNA messages, how those messenger RNA are modified and exported from the nucleus, and finally how the RNA code is read to build proteins.

• Source: RIKEN Omics Science Center
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• URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3HVVi2k2No

Translation (Basic)

Description: A 3D animation of translation

• Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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• URL: http://www.dnalc.org/resources/3d/15-translation-basic.html

Translation - Making a Protein from Messenger RNA

Description: Translation is the key process for making a protein from the genetic code expressed in the DNA. Watch translation unfold in this animation.

• Source: The Concord Consortium
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• URL: http://mw.concord.org/modeler/showcase/simulation.html?s=http://mw2.concord.org/public/student/biomodels/replicate.html

Articles/Research

The New Genetics - How Genes Work

Description: Information from a science education booklet explaining basic genetic concepts including DNA, RNA, transcription, RNA splicing, translation, ribosomes, antibiotics, genetic diseases, and gene chips

• Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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• URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/thenewgenetics/chapter1.html

What is the Central Dogma?

Description: The Central Dogma is the process by which the instructions in DNA are converted into a functional product. It was first proposed in 1958 by Francis Crick, discoverer of the structure of DNA.

• Source: Genome Research Limited and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
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• URL: http://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-the-central-dogma

Games

Transcribe and Translate a Gene

Description: Learn about transcription and translation by playing this interactive game.

• Source: Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah
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• URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/transcribe/

Interactive Tutorials

Cell Transcription and Translation

Description: This interactive activity adapted from the University of Nebraska provides an overview of protein synthesis as well as a more detailed look at transcription and translation.

• Source: WGBH Educational Foundation
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• URL: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.life.stru.celltrans/cell-transcription-and-translation/

DNA Sequence Editor Web App

Description: DNA Sequence Editor is a free web tool to analyze and edit your DNA sequence. Enter your DNA sequence and you can get the reverse, complementary or transcription sequence of your DNA. It can also translate your DNA sequence into possible amino acid sequences. It also help you to predict the DNA enzyme digestion result. Just select an enzyme from the list and you can get the size and sequence of each restricted DNA fragment. It is a useful web tool for molecular biology students and professionals. It is a great help for your molecular cloning work.

• Source: Biocourseware
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• URL: http://www.biocourseware.com/iphone/dnaseqeditor/index.htm

Genetic Decoder Web App

Description: A handy genetic code converter for students and researchers in biological sciences. Simply click to change DNA or RNA codons and related amino acid information will be displayed. User also can browse information by selecting an amino acid from the list. Converter (available only in iPad and desktop version) can translate any format of DNA or RNA into protein sequence. It is also suitable for students to grasp the key concept of genetic code.

• Source: Biocourseware
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• URL: http://www.biocourseware.com/iphone/genecode/index_pad.htm

Heredity - Genetics

Description: Video and practice problems teaching core concepts of genetics, including DNA replication, transcription, translation, and genetic inheritance

• Source: cK-12 Foundation
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• URL: http://braingenie.ck12.org/subjects/42

RNA is an Intermediary Between DNA and Protein

Description: An interactive Web site exploring basic concepts of RNA through historical discovery

• Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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• URL: http://www.dnaftb.org/21/

Translating an mRNA Sequence

Description: A short interactive activity translating codons into amino acids

• Source: Annenberg Foundation
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• URL: http://www.learner.org/interactives/dna/engineering4.html

Teacher Resources

Reading DNA (PDF 313.02 KB, Lesson Plans/Lesson Activities)

Description: Students use edible models of the DNA molecule to transcribe an mRNA sequence, then translate it into a protein.

• Source: Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah
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• URL: http://teach.genetics.utah.edu/content/dna/ReadingDNA.pdf