Epigenetics is an emerging scientific field. Research focuses on the chemical changes that affect gene expression but do not alter the base sequence of DNA. These chemical changes include methylation, the addition of a methyl group to certain nitrogen bases. Researchers are studying these patterns of gene expression, which are passed on from parent to offspring. They are also [...] Continue Reading…

Infection and Host Response: From Basic Research to Global Health Elizabeth Winzeler, phd Associate Professor Tenure, The Scripps Research Institute Cell Biology Department Head, Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation “Virtual, Chemical and Synthetic Genetics of Malaria” Recorded 12 December 2008 Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases cend.berkeley.edu

Teachers! Tour the New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain curriculum and get an overview of how to use it in your classroom. Part 2 of the presentation on this curriculum at 2008 NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers) Conference in Memphis, TN Try out these activities for yourself at: learn.genetics.utah.edu – and – teach.genetics.utah.edu

This instructional video demonstrates how to solve simple genetics problems with Punnett squares.