Links

Human Genome Project

Wellcome Trust genome microsite
A microsite from the Wellcome Trust with comprehensive articles and an increasing number of animated items.

Your genome
The home of the Human Genome project brings you beginner and intermediate level information about DNA, genes, and the project itself. Introduces some of those involved in the project and the current work on the human genome.

DNA interactive
A content-rich site that covers (in varying detail) the history, techniques, ethics and applications of genetics.

US Dept. of Energy
A huge site from the US Department of Energy including information about the medical applications, and the ethical, legal, and social issues of the Human Genome Project.

NHGRI (US)
The National Human Genome Research Institute (US) has created a site including a ‘talking glossary’ and a multimedia pack - covering history, gene basics, genetic variation and ethics - for download or viewing online.

Interactive timeline of HGP
An interactive timeline showing the major milestones in the project.

Nature supplement
Following publication of the individual chromosome sequences, this website contains the papers submitted for each plus editorials and commentaries from some of those involved.

General genetics resources

Howard Hughes Institute - virtual biology lab
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has created a series of virtual biology labs. Includes lectures with narrated animations on topics such as gene switches, DNA repair, X-inactivation, and the Gleevec leukaemia drug.

DNA Learning Center
A rich offering of genetics-related resources from the DNA Learning Center; many of them animated. Downloadable resources can be found in the Biology Animation Library. New sites include Greenomes (plant genetics) and Inside Cancer (molecular basis of cancer).

Genewatch
Genewatch is a not-for-profit group that monitors developments in genetic technologies

Genetic Science Learning Center
The Genetic Science Learning Center has produced downloadable flash games and animations covering topics from DNA basics to the genetics of addiction.

The Royal Society
The Royal Society have produced a science brief on the topic of genetics and health. Articles cover pharmacogenomics, DNA patenting and genetic tests. Separate sections cover GM plants, stem cells and cloning.

Channel 4 microsite
Channel 4 bring you the 2001 Christmas lecture from Sir John Sulston with an invaluable guide to inheritance.

BBC
The BBC produce a good overview to the subject with lots of links to more specific areas.

PBS
PBS give an overview of the history behind the structure of DNA.

New Scientist
An archive of features and the latest news make this an excellent reference. Some of the content will need a subscription.

Open University
Providing the truth behind programs such as CSI, this article gives a good overview of forensic science.

Forensic Science Service
The Forensic Science Service provide a number of case files giving examples of how forensic work has helped in several major crimes. Warning: strong content.

Open University
Will genome sequencing change medicine? This article asks a panel for their views on how our increased genomic knowledge will find applications in health.

Genetic Interest Group
The Genetic Interest Group is an alliance of patient organisations with an interest in genetic disorders. Their quiz is available in the interactive zone or downloadable as part of their 'Genes and you' education pack.

Bradshaw Foundation - interactive migration map
An interactive map produced by the Bradshaw Foundation which shows how modern humans have migrated across the world.

PBS
Find out more about our closest ancestors and how ancestry can be traced using mitochondrial DNA.

Human Genetics Commission
The Human Genetics Commission is the UK Government’s advisory body on new developments in human genetics and how they impact on individual lives.

The Nuffield Council
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics examines ethical issues raised by new developments in biology and medicine. Recent reports include Pharmacogenetics: the issues, Genetics and human behaviour: the ethical dimension and The forensic use of bioinformation: ethical issues.

Ensembl
The Ensembl genome browser provides access to the genomes of more than twenty-five species. Although this is a resource primarily for researchers, it provides overview data for each chromosome and a search function that draws information from resources worldwide.

National Center for Biotechnology Information
The National Center for Biotechnology Information have produced a resource, primarily for researchers, that provides access to bioinformatic tools and scientific papers (through PubMed). The human genome resources provide access to an amazing catalogue of human genes and human genetic conditions (OMIM) and a relatively intuitive way to find genes on a chromosome ‘mapviewer’.