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Animal Body Plans: Homeobox Genes

Animal Body Plans: Homeobox Genes

The 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. OER Level

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9-12

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Bird Beak Gallery

Bird Beak Gallery

This collection of images of 10 different birds illustrates the diversity of bird beaks. OER Level

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K-8

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DNA on the Witness Stand

DNA on the Witness Stand

In 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. OER Level

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How DNA Evidence Works

How DNA Evidence Works

In this article by An Meeker-O'Connell, discover how DNA evidence is processed before it goes to court. OER Level

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9-12

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Molecular Level of Genetics

Molecular Level of Genetics

Get down to the molecular nitty-gritty of DNA replication and protein synthesis in this article by Dennis O'Neil. OER Level

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Understanding Gene Testing

Understanding Gene Testing

In this article by the National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Human Genome Research, find answers to your questions about genetic testing. OER Level

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