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Our free resource library is packed full of lesson plans, videos, interactive games and other educational content from the National Human Genome Research Institute and our partners.
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Read articles written by promising researchers about the science they're doing in the lab to inform, educate, and raise awareness about genetics and genomics.
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Ten Promising Careers in Genomics
Genomics, which is the study of the entire set of DNA in each organism, is a field that is evolving faster than you can imagine, creating new career opportunities every day.
The ten of the top careers in genomics include jobs in DNA sequencing, data processing, forensic science, genetic counseling, science education, bioethics and more.
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15 Ways Genomics Has Transformed Our World Since The Human Genome Project
April 25, 2018 marked the 15th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this milestone and the genomic advances that have been made since 2003, the National Human Genome Research Institute unveiled a helpful list of 15 genomic advances after the completion of the Human Genome Project.
An excellent source for any genetics course.
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Strawberry DNA Extraction: As Simple As ACGT With These Guides!
Everything you need to know to extract DNA from strawberries at home, or in the classroom. This recipe is easy, the process uses ingredients commonly available in your home, and it only takes two strawberries.
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A Timeline of Ancient DNA
Ancient DNA has grown from a scientific curiosity into a powerful research tool that has increased our understanding in areas as diverse as prehistoric human migration, historical plagues, ancient ecosystems, plant and animal domestication, animals’ extinction dates, and forensic identification of human remains.
The "Timeline of Ancient DNA” features 32 informative and attention-grabbing topics that cut across disciplines and offer a springboard for teaching scientific method, critical thinking, and analytical skills across the curriculum.
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Explore Our Shared Genomic Journey With This Award-winning Interactive!
"In & Beyond Africa" is a thought-provoking eLearning tool about human migrations in Africa and beyond over the last 200,000 years.
The resource is structured around an animated map of the world that slowly reveals human migration patterns over time. Along the journey, you are encouraged to explore various topics on human development: from prehistoric tool-making, to the genetics of human skin pigmentation, to the domestication of crops and animals.
Plus, a fact-filled activities about Ötzi the Iceman, and an eLearning game in which students share ideas about human life in the future.