Mendelian laws also apply to humans

Did you know that a pedigree can be used to trace human genetic heredity? Click here to view an animation of a pedigree of the Queen of England (the part of the family leading up to the Russian Royal House - the Romanovs). You will see how the gene for hemophilia is passed on from one generation to the next.

What type of genetic disorder is hemophilia? Who can be a carrier? Who will be affected by this disease?

How does 6 feet of DNA fit inside a tiny nucleus?

Click here to watch an animation of how DNA is tightly packed inside the nucleus of every cell. 

DNA Timeline

Do you want to know more about the history of DNA research? Click here to view an interactive timeline of important DNA events from Mendel to today.

What event or person is most fascinating to you? My favorite scientist from the timeline is Frierich Miescher. He was able to study DNA in the late 1800's by extracting pus from bandages at a local hospital. Gross and innovative the same time!!!!

Classical Genetics

Want to learn more about genetics? Did you know that children resemble their parents? That genes come in pairs? Click here to learn more.

Be sure to click on the links of the right as well as concept, animation, and gallery links on the bottom of the page.

Enjoy!

Vaccine study retracted

Click here to read an article from US New and World Report that states that the link between the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)

vaccine and autism is false. Unfortunately, scientists still do not know what causes autism and a great deal of research needs to be done in the future. 

What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you think The Lancet should have published this study in first place? Why or why not?

Introduction to Genetics Video

Herdity Video from Leslie Sardinas on Vimeo.

How is an antigen involved in the immune response?

Click here for a short animation of how antigens stimulate antibody production. There are several other immune system animations on the right side of the page! Enjoy:)

Did you watch any of the other animations? If so, which ones were the most helpful or relevant?