with DNA. Using these as building blocks, the more complex technologies of DNA fingerprinting, DNA sequencing, and PCR (the polymerase chain reaction) are explained in an easy to understand way. The excitement of this fertile period is brought to life through the personal recollections of its leading innovators. These key technologies gave scientists the first maps of the human genome, which in tu…
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Jack Micay Major sponsor – The National Science Foundation Episode 1 – Peas In A Pod This episode tells the story of genetics from ancient times to its true scientific beginnings in the 19th century. Humourous animation and other creative visuals illustrate the unsuccessful efforts of Aristotle, Darwin and others to solve the age-old puzzle of heredity. The focus then shifts to Gregor Mendel, the…
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I made this for a science class presentation in eighth grade. My friend TheGreyDuck did the narrating.
Please comment if you can and tell me what you liked or what I could do better! Thanks! *UPDATE* 12/4/08 Wow this thing still gets views?! Can’t believe my middle school science video is helping other students and being used by teachers I don’t even know. oO If you’re a teacher using this vide…
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