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Recombinant DNA 

Problem set on Recombinant DNA Technology

A set of MCQs on recombinant DNA technology, including brief explanations and linked tutorials, from the  at the University of Arizona.

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Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Games and quizzes, interactive tutorial

Genetic Engineering

A YouTube video illustrating the process of gene cloning.

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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 . Can be viewed a step-through animations or as narrated, continuous animations.

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Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Animation

Just Try Cloning

A list of cloning resources ranging from posters to animations and tutorials.

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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

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

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'.

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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 . Can be viewed a step-through animations or as narrated, continuous animations.

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Age Range: 14-16 / 16-18
Approach: Animation

Animated Tutorial on Gel Electrophoresis

Animated tutorials on gel electrophoresis from . Can be viewed as a step-through animation or as a narrated, continuous animation.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Age Range: 16-18
Approach: Interactive tutorial