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Genetics

Dr Rob with jeans Genes - they determine our eye colour, height, personality, even foods we don't like. They're what make us different from everyone else! But how do genes do this? How do they work? And where do you find them?

Join Dr Rob as he unravels some DNA and SCOPEs out all the science behind genetics! As once again the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the SCOPE.

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The basics of genetics
Introducing the chromosome
What makes eyes blue (or green or brown)?
What is cross breeding?
Explore the frozen zoo
More about genetically modified cotton

Extracting DNA

Learn more about genetics with these online resources.

Visit a virtual genetics laboratory. (Click on the transgenic fly and bacterial infection labs to find out about the realities of genetics research.)
A New Scientist magazine special on genetics
The Human Genome Project
Nice animations about DNA and genetics
Biotechnology Australia has some nice information and animations too
Information about genetically modified food

Try some great genetics activities from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club:

Extracting DNA
Check out your own genes

Man with cotton

Woman with science equipment

Man with a puppy

Man in a science laboratory

Girl with kitchen equipment

VIDEO CLIPS

Genetics

Extracting DNA

Genetics 101

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