Learn about Genetics

In this page, you can find information about DNA, genes and genomes and genetic conditions.

Learn Genetics

Science education tools for teachers on all aspects of genetics including hands-on experiments appropriate for classroom use or individual student projects. See how genetics affect the lives of people and society.

Inside DNA

A great website focusing on the latest developments in the world of human genomics. Together with explaining what DNA is, it explains recent scientific findings and provides a forum for debating the issues raised.

Big Picture

Big Picture, from the Wellcome Trust, is aimed at post-16 biology teachers and students has a fantastic array of free online resources including activities, animations, videos, lesson plans, articles, images, and more.

Genes and Inheritance

A brilliant resource for GCSE students on all about genes, DNA, inheritance, cloning. It explains how we can use genes.

Designer Babies

PowerPoint presentations looking at the ethics and opinions associated with 'Designer Babies'. There are also worksheets and lesson plans.

GSK Science Education

GSK has created this superb site to support science teachers around the globe. Resources are organised around three strands: Extraordinary Beings, Body Matters and Tackling World Health. Great films and creative learning tasks.

S-Cool! - A Level Biology

Excellent biology revision notes from S-Cool. They cover the main principles of most syllabuses, but check out your own to ensure coverage.

Biozone

Over 1000 biology links for students and teachers organised into subjects ranging from animal behaviour to biotechnology, genetics to student projects.

Genes and Variety

A comprehensive IWB biology teaching resource with section headings: Classifying Organisms, Evolution, Adaptation and Variation and Genetics.