genetics [plural noun]

1. treated as sing. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. 2. treated as sing. or pl. the genetic properties or features of an organism. DERIVATIVES geneticist, noun.

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This page looks at topics A to F covering Annual Reviews, Associations, Blogs, Cloning, Databases, DNA, Epigenetics and Ethics. Australian information is developed where possible.

The Second Page looks at topics beginning G to Z including General information sites, Education Resources, Human Genome Project, Journals & Magazines, Media, News, software, Stem Cell Research, Documentation and Textbooks.

Information is aimed at undergraduate level and is listed in alphabetical groupings. Some information may be useful at a higher level.

Be aware some units/topics have different titles at different universities, even though content may be the same or similar. Australian information is supplied wherever possible.

Additional unit material will be included as time permits. Ask an Expert links are now found on this page.

If you are aware of any worthwhile information which is not included, suggestions or additions are welcomed.

A - F

Annual Reviews

Access reviews of research and discovery [abstracts, full text, PDF]. The beginning decade is with each link :

• Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology
  [1980s]
• Annual Review of Genetics
  [1960s]
• Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics
  [2000s]

Association, Groups & Organisations

• American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy
  This year’s abstracts, the society, news, Bad news, public resources, archives, position statements.
• Genetic Professional Societies & Organisations
  World listing grouped in continental listings.
• Human Fertilisation & Embryology Association
  ‘Non-departmental Government body that regulates and inspects all UK clinics providing IVF, donor insemination or the storage of eggs, sperm or embryos. Also licenses and monitors all human embryo research being conducted in the UK’.
• Human Genetics Society of Australasia
  ‘Formed in 1977 to provide a forum for the various disciplines collected under the title of Human Genetics … ’.
• Sanger Institute - The Wellcome Trust
  ‘To further the knowledge of genomes, particularly through large scale sequencing and analysis’. Links, news, information.
• The Human Genome Organisation
  Publications, reports, human genome information, membership information, other information via links.

Antiviral Chemotherapy

• Antiviral Chemotherapy
  Section from online book about Microbiology & Immunology.
• Antiviral Chemotherapy [2]
  Text, diagrams on this topic.

Australian Specific Sites

• Centre for Genetics Education, NSW Health
  ‘Dedicated to providing current and relevant genetics information to individuals and family members affected by genetic conditions and the professionals who work with them’.
• Gene Technology Information Kit
  ‘This 30-page kit provides information about gene technology research carried out at CSIRO Plant Industry’. You can Download a copy of the kit here.
• Innovation Australia
  ‘Focusing on Nanotechnologies and Biotechnologies, the Public Awareness and Engagement Program has developed several initiatives to inform the public on enabling technologies’.

Blogs

News, information, ethical considerations, discussions and more.

• DNA Direct Talk
  Your Genes, Your Health, Your Choices. ‘Articles, reviews, notes on DNA and linked topics’.
• Gene Expression
  ‘News headlines and breakthroughs from the world of genetics’. Links to other blogs, journals, sites, books, more.
• GeneticsBlogs.com
  ‘Our blog is dedicated to the subject of Genetics and DNA Testing’.
• Genomics and Health Impact Blog
  CDC. ‘A blog devoted to discussing best practices and questions about the role of genomics in disease prevention, health promotion and healthcare’.
• Post Genomics
  ‘Forging a connection between research and clinical applications’.
• Scriver’s OMMBID Blog
  ‘Updated weekly, the OMMBID blog provides a forum for geneticists, genetics researchers, educators, and students to debate and share information on the latest advances in the field’.
• TalkingTree.com
  ‘Science blog on cloning research at Harvard’.
• Top 5 Genetics/Genomics Blogs
  ‘Genomics is a rapidly evolving world of scientific, ethical and logistical facts, myths and issues to be considered. How to keep up ? The following blogs help me follow advances in personalised medicine, genetic research, testing and counseling’.

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Cloning

Breaking news, information, ethical considerations, more.

• A Spark of Science, a Storm of Controversy
  Article on the background of cloning. Interviews with experts.
• Cloning
  Arguments and opinions in a balanced presentation. A related presentation from Time covers The Perils of Cloning.
• Cloning and Stem Cells Home Page
  From people generally opposed to cloning.
• Cloning and How It Works
  ‘An interactive guide to cloning’. From The Guardian in the UK. Flash.
• Cloning Fact Sheet
  All essential features clearly explained. Other information.
• Human Cloning Foundation
  Attitudes and views of those strongly in favour.
• Should Human Cloning Be Banned ?
  Article with two viewpoints, bibliography, some links. Science Clarified.
• What is Cloning ?
  Article covering all the major points and steps involved.

Databases

• BioGPS
  ‘Gene portal built with two guiding principles in mind - customizability and extensibility. BioGPS offers a customizable gene report layout, where you can control which pieces of data are displayed and how they’re displayed. Select from our extensive plugin library only the sources that are relevant to you’. Free membership to access.
• Bioinformatic Harvester
  ‘Crawls and crosslinks the following bioinformatic sites … ’. See site for listing.
• Databases
  ‘Include nucleotide sequences, protein sequences, macromolecular structures, whole genomes … ’. Tutorials.
• ELSI Genetics Regulation Database [WHO]
  ‘Easy-to-use resource for locating documents relating to the regulation of various aspects of genetics - documents from all around the world and all levels of regulation, from international to local’.
• Ensembl Genome Browser
  ‘Access to all the data produced by the project, and to the software used to analyse and present it, rovided Free and without constraints. Some data and software may be subject to third-party constraints’. Search, data, software, etc..
  Excellent !
• GeneCards
  ‘Searchable, integrated database of human genes that provides concise genomic, proteomic, transcriptomic, genetic and functional information on all known and predicted human genes’.
• Genetics Home Reference
  For students and the public. Glossary, Genes & Conditions, Help me Understand … , links, Resources including databases.
  Excellent !
• Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
  ‘Catalogue of human genes and genetic disorders. Database contains information, pictures, reference information. Also copious links to NCBI’s Entrez database of MEDLINE articles and sequence information’.
• Roslin Institute Bioinformatics : Databases
  ‘These are primarily to support genome and quantitative trait locus mapping experiments’. Not all accessible.
• Uniprot
  ‘To provide the scientific community with a comprehensive, high-quality and freely accessible resource of protein sequence and functional information’.
• GENIE’s Virtual Genetics Education Centre
  ‘The VGEC is a hub of evaluated genetics-related resources for teachers in higher education and in schools and colleges, health professionals and the general public’. University of Leicester, UK. Their Resources Page has some quality connections to various resources as well.

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DNA

• The DNA Files
  ‘Documentaries and features explore not only the science of genetics, but its ethical, social, and legal implications. The programs tackle complex topics in a style that is evocative, creative and accessible’.
• DNA from the Beginning
  ‘Animated primer on DNA basics, genes, heredity. Organized around key concepts. The science behind each concept is explained by : animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links’.
• DNA Interactive
  Timeline, code, manipulation, genome, applications and chronicle, tutorial, glossary, teacher section, more.
• DNA Structure
  ‘An Interactive Animated Nonlinear Tutorial’. Requires Chime plug-in. Links to other tutorials.
• Putting DNA to Work
  Koshland Science Museum. Multi section presentation.

Epigenetics

‘Study of reversible heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the sequence of nuclear DNA’.

• Epigenetics
  ‘Peer-reviewed journal in print and online. Publishes original research articles and reviews covering the latest aspects of epigenetic mechanisms and their regulation of diverse biological processes’.
• Epigenetics [2]
  ‘Reversible heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the sequence of nuclear DNA. Also the study of the processes involved in the unfolding development of an organism’. From Wikipedia.
• Epigenetics ? [3]
  Linked to the NoE [see below]. What is Epigenetics ?, How does epigenetics shape Life ?, Stem Cells : A Guide, Epigenetics in Action [an example], articles, more. Multiple languages.
• Epigenetics News
  Online news. ‘Discoveries and advances in the field of epigenetics’.
• Epigenome Network of Excellence [NoE]
  Research tools, education, web consulting, news & events, forums, links.
• Science
  Articles in one issue of Science. Most available in either Abstract, Summary, Full Text, PDF.

Ethics

Ethical considerations in the area of genetics, stem cell research, … .

• Bioethics [UNESCO]
  Ethics, bioethics, committees, programs, reports, more.
• Ethical, Legal and Social Issues
  Human Genome Project. Covers information on specific pages/topics, articles, links to other sources, more.
• Global Ethics Observatory [GEObs] [UNESCO]
  ‘The observatory is a system of databases with worldwide coverage in bioethics and other areas of applied ethics in science and technology such as environmental ethics, science ethics, and technology ethics. Follow this link to access the GEObs Databases’.
• HumGen : Genetic Policy Information Source
  ‘Access to a comprehensive international database on legal, social and ethical aspects of human genetics’.
• Kennedy Institute of Ethics
  ‘The Kennedy Institute of Ethics is one of the world’s premier bioethics institutes’.
• National Bioethics Advisory Commission
  Publications, Databases.
• Nuffield Council on Bioethics
  Founded ‘in 1991 to consider ethical issues arising from developments in medicine and biology’.
• The Centre for Bioethics & Human Dignity
  Issues, Events & Initiatives. Issues cover areas including Bioethics, Cloning, Disability Ethics, Genetic Ethics, Reproductive Ethics, Research Ethics and Stem Cell Research.
• Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights
  ‘Adopted unanimously and by acclamation by the General Conference of UNESCO at its 29th session, 11 November 1997. The first universal instrument in the field of biology’. Full text.

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