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…
Suggested Reading:
Filed under Genetics Videos by 
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 obscure 19t…
Suggested Reading:
Filed under Genetics Videos by
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 obscure 19t…
Suggested Reading:
Filed under Genetics Videos by
Recent Comments