Virtual Genetics Education Centre
Resources
Genes and the Formation of the Body Pattern
Online tutorial on pattern formation and homeotic genes from the Genetic Science Learning Center of the University of Utah (US).
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Software: Macromedia Flash
Age range: 16-18
Approach: Topic material
Homeotic Genes and Evolution
Short video introducing homeotic genes and their role in evolution, from the.
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Software: QuickTime or RealPlayer
Age range: 14-16/16-18
Approach: Video
Fossils, Genes and Embryos
Streamed video of an illustrated lecture exploring the genes that control development, and what the study of those genes can tell us about the evolutionary links between different organisms. The talk is given by Dr David Kingsley, as part of the 2007 Holiday Lectures on Science from the .
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Software: Windows Media Player or QuickTime
Age range: 16-18
Approach: Video