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Animal Body Plans: Homeobox GenesThe homeobox genes that define the basic body plan of mice and fruit flies are illustrated in this graphic from The Human Evolution Coloring Book by Adrienne Zihlman. The accompanying article describes how these genes act as "molecular architects" in all animal species. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide LevelsEarth is warming because of an increase in greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO2). Explore what can be done to slow or stop continued climate change. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Decreasing California SnowpackApproximately 40 percent of California's surface water supply originates from the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. However, climate change is significantly altering this precious water source. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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DNA on the Witness StandIn this article, Dr. Eric Lander of the Human Genome Project comments on the use of DNA as an identification tool -- the theoretical versus the practical results. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Farallon Islands MapWith this map from QUEST produced by KQED, explore what it is like to live on the rocky remote Farallon Islands for both birds and the scientists who explore them. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Forecasting Suitable Habitat for North American Wolverines From the Present to 2100Learn what plants and animals must do in order to survive significant environmental changes. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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The Greenhouse Effect and Greenhouse GasesIncreasing greenhouse gases are contributing to global warming, which is changing our climate. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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How DNA Evidence WorksIn this article by An Meeker-O'Connell, discover how DNA evidence is processed before it goes to court. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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MitochondriaOften referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria provide the energy that powers nearly every cellular process. This essay by John Ross describes in detail the structures and functions of these amazing organelles. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Molecular Clocks: Proteins That Evolve at Different RatesFrom The Human Evolution Coloring Book by Adrienne Zihlman, four different proteins from humans and horses are compared in this graphic and article, and the reasons each protein evolves at its own characteristic rate are discussed. Each protein is useful for measuring evolutionary change over a different time scale. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Molecular Level of GeneticsGet down to the molecular nitty-gritty of DNA replication and protein synthesis in this article by Dennis O'Neil. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Projected Sea Level RiseClimate change is affecting our oceans in more ways than one. Explore how climate change is affecting sea levels. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Record of TimeEnter the exciting world of dating ... fossil dating, that is. From Record of Time by anthropologist Dennis O'Neil. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Understanding Gene TestingIn this article by the National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Human Genome Research, find answers to your questions about genetic testing. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Water Planet: How the Water Cycle WorksThe climate change-induced animations produced by KQED, are designed to illustrate changes to the water cycle that may occur over many years. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Whales in the MakingThis graphic from Evolution, traces the evolution of whales from land-dwelling mammals to the aquatic creatures we know today. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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