Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah Health Sciences Center

Educational Resources

Hypertextbooks

UofU Genetic-Science-Learning-Center for a hands-on learning experience
- The Basics and Beyond
  What is DNA? What are chromosomes? What are cells made of? Find answers to these and other questions.
- Genetic Disorder Corner
  What are genetic disorders and how are they caused? What do genetic counselors do?
- The Biotechniques Laboratory
  Belly up to our interactive lab bench and practice basic molecular biology techniques.
- DO Try This At Home!
  Hands-on activities for home or the classroom.
- Gene Therapy: Molecular Bandage?
  Can we curediseases by fixing faulty genes? See how gene therapy works, examine its possible uses and consider some of the major obstacles to success.
- Cloning in Focus
  What's the real story with cloning? Find out how it's done, examine potential uses for cloning technologies and explore the related ethical, legal and social issues.
- Stem Cells in the Spotlight
  Stem cells are the body's main building blocks. Explore the biology of stem cells, their potential uses in medicine and some of the challenges facing stem cell research.
Dolan DNA Learnig Center including DNA from the Beginning
- three main sections (Cassical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, Genetic Organization and Control)
- each chapter has concept, animation, photo gallery, audio/video, biography, problems and links at the bottom of the chapter.
Genetics Education Center - from the University of Kansas Medical Center
"Exploring Our Molecular Selves", Educational Resources from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
BioTech Life Sciences Resources and Reference Tools - A hybrid biology/chemistry educational resource and research tool on the World Wide Web.
Cellnucleus.com - a portal for the field of nuclear organization and higher-order chromatin structure. Here you will find teaching materials for lectures, study materials for students, and advanced research material for professionals.
Online Biology Book
TheDictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (neat graphic accessing of the information)
Access Excellence, and the Graphics Gallery from the National Health Museum
The Medical Biochemistry Page
NCBIs Books Database
BioTeach - Main Resources Journal

Dictionaries and Glossaries

Search Engines and Directories on the Web