gslc.utah.edu

learn.genetics.utah.edu

Chromosomal Abnormalities

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/chromosomal

In these disorders, entire chromosomes, or large segments of them, are missing, duplicated, or otherwise altered. What is Cri-du-Chat syndrome? How do people get Cri-du-Chat syndrome? It is possible for a child to inherit a broken chromosome from a parent who also has the disorder. What are the symptoms of Cri-du-Chat syndrome? How do doctors diagnose cri-du-chat syndrome? Doctors most often identify cri-du-chat by the infant's cat-like cry. Other signs are microcephaly, poor muscle tone, and me...It is ...

learngenetics.com

Variation, Selection, and Time

http://www.learngenetics.com/content/selection

Variation, Selection, and Time. Variation, Selection, and Time. In our ever-changing world, a naturally occurring genetic difference in an individual can become an advantage or a fatal flaw in the struggle for survival. Those who live to reproduce pass their favorable genes to future generations. Certain characteristics become more or less prevalent over time as the group as a whole evolves. Recipe for Evolution: Variation, Selection and Time. Learn about the three simple ingredients that drive evolution.

learngenetics.com

Epigenetics

http://www.learngenetics.com/content/epigenetics

As an organism grows and develops, carefully orchestrated chemical reactions activate and deactivate parts of the genome at strategic times and in specific locations. Epigenetics is the study of these chemical reactions and the factors that influence them. The Epigenome at a Glance. Meet the epigenome and learn how it influences DNA. Change the level of gene expression in a cell with the turn of a dial! The Epigenome Learns From Its Experiences. Certain genes are silenced during egg and sperm formation.

learngenetics.com

Gene Therapy

http://www.learngenetics.com/content/genetherapy

What Is Gene Therapy? Explore the what's and why's of gene therapy research, includingan in-depth look at the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis and how gene therapy could potentially be used to treat it. Gene Delivery: Tools of the Trade. Explore the methods for delivering genes into cells. You are the doctor! Design and test gene therapy treatments with ailing aliens. Challenges In Gene Therapy. Researchers hoping to bring gene therapy to the clinic face unique challenges. Approaches To Gene Therapy.

learngenetics.com

Genetic Science and Society

http://www.learngenetics.com/content/science

Genetic Science and Society. Genetic Science and Society. How Genetic Science Works. Learn how Knockout gene-targeting technology has revolutionized biomedical research. Examine how differences in gene expression correlate with drug response or disease risk. Learn about the impact the State of Utah has had on genetic research. See what makes a food genetically modified, and learn about its benefits and risks. Can DNA Demand a Verdict? DNA profiling can help investigators solve crimes.

learngenetics.com

The Fight or Flight Response

http://www.learngenetics.com/content/cells/cellcom

The Fight or Flight Response. The Fight or Flight Response. Travel inside the body and see how cell signaling brings about physiological changes during the fight or flight response. A scene-by-scene guide to the molecular interactions taking place in the Fight or Flight Response movie. Genetic Science Learning Center. Genetic Science Learning Center. (2010, September 2) The Fight or Flight Response. Retrieved August 27, 2016, from http:/ learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/cellcom/.

learn.genetics.utah.edu

Cloning

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cloning

Learn the basics about cloning and see how it’s done. Evaluate the reasons for using cloning technologies. The History of Cloning. Explore the history of cloning technologies. Here we help you separate the facts from the fiction. Try it yourself in the mouse cloning laboratory. Test your cloning savvy with this interactive quiz. Genetic Science Learning Center.

learn.genetics.utah.edu

Amazing Cells

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells

Cells are Complex and Dynamic. The cell's interior is structured in a way that streamlines cell function. See the parts of a cell in action. DIRECTING TRAFFIC: HOW VESICLES TRANSPORT CARGO. Small compartments called vesicles carry materials throughout the cell. MEMBRANES ORGANIZE CELLULAR COMPLEXITY. Membranes are critical for organized and efficient cell function. Cell Size and Scale. How big are cells compared with other objects, molecules, and atoms? The Evolution of the Cell. Cell signals travel thro...

learn.genetics.utah.edu

Genes and Addiction

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/genes

The Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain. Susceptibility Does Not Mean Inevitability. When scientists look for addiction genes, what they are really looking for are biological differences that may make someone more or less vulnerable to addiction. It may be harder for people with certain genes to quit once they start. Or they may experience more severe withdrawal symptoms if they try to quit. No one is born an addict. Many Genes Influence Addiction. Because addiction is a complex disease, finding...

learn.genetics.utah.edu

DNA Extraction

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/extraction

DNA is extracted from human cells for a variety of reasons. With a pure sample of DNA you can test a newborn for a genetic disease, analyze forensic evidence, or study a gene involved in cancer. Try this virtual laboratory to perform a cheek swab and extract DNA from human cells. How To Extract DNA From Anything Living. Supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Grant No. R25RR023288 from the National Center for Research Resources. Genetic Science Learning Center.