http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 04:10:32 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 04:10:32 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=87805 A large collection of small java simulations that illustrate various aspects of evolution. Topics covered include statistics, selection, mutation, gene flow, genetics, reproduction, genetic drift, adaptation, speciation, extinction, phylogenetics and sexual selection. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79257 A simulation of bodily reactions when a particular part of the brain is stimulated via an electric probe. It mirrors the experiments of Wilder Penfield. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=365521 A discussion of what is meant by "understanding" using a simulation of the "Monty Hall" or "Three Doors" problem to illustrate points and motivate further questions. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91381 Among the most significant intellectual developments of the twentieth century is the increasing recognition that all aspects of human behavior and experience are actually functions of a material structure, the nervous system. This informational and interactive activity explores the simple yet enigmatic formula: brain = behavior.