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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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Animal MouthsThis collection of images of six different creatures, including insects and carnivorous vertebrates, illustrates the wide range of mouth types that exist within the animal kingdom. Accessibility features: Long Description |
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Bird Beak GalleryThis collection of images of 10 different birds illustrates the diversity of bird beaks. 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 |
9-12 |
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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 |
9-12 |
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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 |
9-12 |
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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 |
9-12 |
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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 |
9-12 |
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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 |
6-12 |
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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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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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