http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:32:31 PDT Tue, 21 May 2013 09:32:31 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90081 DNA from the Beginning is an animated tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained using animations related to DNA topics, an image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links related to DNA. There are three sections, Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the clear explanations of classical experiments and the excellent photographs of researchers and their labs.For information and credits on the development of DNA from the Beginning, go to http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/credits.html http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84051 Key biological concepts animated as narrated and stepped tutorials, along with quizzes. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91119 Protein Explorer provides a user interface to the Chime plugin allowing easy manipulation and viewing of PDB structure files. Includes most RasMol commands and has a command line, but has buttons and menus for many useful commands. Includes a comparator funciton that allows comparisons between two structures, molecules in the structure can be selected in a sequence window and there is a non-covalent bond finder function. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83538 The lab will familiarize you with the science and techniques used to make transgenic flies. Transgenic organisms, which contain DNA that is inserted experimentally, are used to study many biological processes. In this lab, you will create a transgenic fly to study circadian rhythms. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90964 A virtual lab where you carry out the sequential steps to isolate bacterai, purify DNA, PCR amplify the DNA, sequence the 16S ribosomal region and then use the sequence for a blast search of Genbank to finally identify the unknown bacterium. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90984 A supplement to the Lehninger textbook in biochemistry. The site has interactive tutorials, based on the Chime plugin, of several examples protein structure and function, including basic protein architecture, bacteriorhodopsin, lac repressor binding, trimeric G-proteins and oxygen-binding proteins, with many more planned. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91118 Shockwave animations of PCR, Southern Blotting, Cycle Sequencing, Ac/Ds transposition and three case studies using DNA fingerprinting. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89970 A lecture aid for use in the classroom, to provide figures, and for student exploration. Provides interactive 3-dimensional images of proteins and nucleic acids. Has examples in both the newer Jmol and the older Chime formats. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79210 An on-line Biochemistry textbook with embedded animations, pdb files and powerpoint presentations. Topics include: Sugars & Polysaccharides, Lipids & Membranes, Bioenergetics, Membrane Transport Channels, Calcium Signals, Signal Transduction, Glycolysis & Fermentation, Glycogen Metabolism, Gluconeogenesis, Krebs Cycle, Electron Transfer Chain, Chemiosmotic Coupling, F1Fo ATPase, Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Calvin Cycle, Fatty acid catabolism, Fatty acid synthesis, Eicosanoid synthesis, Cholesterol synthesis, Lipoproteins, Amino acid catabolism, Heme synthesis, tRNA and ribosomes, Protein synthesis, Protein degradation. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79280 The Biomedia database is designed to provide Biology students with a large number of high quality light microscope, TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) images. The purpose of this site is to aid in studies of cellular structures such as the nucleus and mitochondria. Images are tagged with detailed information concerning organelle types, microscope techniques and taxonomy. We are presently using the site in our introductory cell biology course. Simply click the "Search for media" link to obtain a detailed list of images. If you would like to contribute to this image database, please sign up to become a Biomedia user (Login -> Become a Bio-Media user)