Resources
Recombinant DNA
Problem set on Recombinant DNA Technology
A set of MCQs on recombinant DNA technology, including brief explanations and linked tutorials, from the Biology Project at the University of Arizona.
Resource: The Biology Project
Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Games and quizzes, interactive tutorial
Genetic Engineering
A YouTube video illustrating the process of gene cloning.
Resource: YouTube: Recombinant DNA
Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Animation
Animated Tutorials in General Biology
Animated tutorials in general biology, including DNA Chip Technology, Meiosis and Mitosis and construction of a DNA library, from Sumanas Inc. Can be viewed a step-through animations or as narrated, continuous animations.
Resource: Sumanas Inc. General Biology
Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Animation
Just Try Cloning
A list of cloning resources ranging from posters to animations and tutorials.
Resource: ABPI Resources for Schools: Cloning
Age Range: 14-16
Approach: Images, animation, games and quizzes, interactive tutorials
Genetic techniques
Using a Micropipette (video)
An award-winning GENIE video introduction to the use of micropipettes in the laboratory for undergraduates and postgraduates. Total running time: 9 minutes.
Resource: Using a Micropipette
Approach: Video
- Watch the whole video
- Part 1: Introduction
- Part 2: Setting the volume
- Part 3: Pipette tips
- Part 4: Pipetting volumes
- Part 5: Common things to avoid
Making and Running an Agarose Gel (video)
A GENIE video guide for postgraduate students illustrating the processes involved in making and running agarose gels in the laboratory. Total running time: 13 minutes.
Resource: Running an Agarose Gel
Approach: Video
- Watch the whole video
- Part 1: Introduction
- Part 2: Preparing the gel
- Part 3: Pouring the gel
- Part 4: Putting the gel into the gel tank
- Part 5: Loading the samples
- Part 6: Running the gel
- Part 7: Visualising the nucleic acids
- Part 8: Common things to avoid
Alec Jeffreys 'Eureka Moments'
As part of the biochemical society's centenary celebrations, a number of the Society’s Honorary Members were asked to talk about the important moments in their careers and the future of the discipline. The third to be released is that of Alec Jeffreys who spoke to John Armour about the 'Golden Age of Genetics'.
Resource: Golden Age of Genetics
Age range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Video
Animated Tutorials in Molecular Biology
Animated tutorials in molecular biology, including plasmid cloning, PCR and other genetic techniques, from Sumanas Inc. Can be viewed a step-through animations or as narrated, continuous animations.
Resource: Sumanas Inc: molecular biology
Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Animation
Animated Tutorial on Gel Electrophoresis
Animated tutorials on gel electrophoresis from Sumanas, Inc. Can be viewed as a step-through animation or as a narrated, continuous animation.
Resource: Sumanas Inc: gel electrophoresis
Age Range: 14-16/16-18
Approach: Animation
Just Try Genetic Engineering
A list of genetic technique resources ranging from posters to animations and tutorials
Resource: ABPI Resources for Schools. Org
Age Range: 14-16
Approach: Images, animations, games and quizzes, interactive tutorials
Learn.Genetics™
The Genetics Science Center from the University of Utah has produced and excellent resource which covers subjects in genetic technology, the basics of DNA, as well as more complex subjects, such as epigenetics. There is also a "Teacher Resources and Lesson Plans" section.
Resource: University of Utah: Learn.Genetics
Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Images, animations, games and quizzes, interactive tutorials
Genetic Engineering Glossary List
Part of the Times Education Supplement (TES) Secondary Biology Collection. Table of key terminology related to genetic engineering for students to compile their own glossary. Designed to be put onto school network for students to print & use. To access this resource you are required to register with the TES; registration is free.
Resource: Genetic Engineering Glossary List
Age Range: 16-18
Approach: Interactive tutorial