MERLOT Materials

This site provides a very informative and interactive simulation on DNA microarray analysis. Students are able to perform... see more

Two animations of the replication fork and proteins involved in replication. A Quicktime animation can be used in... see more

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." The concept of DNA semiconservative replication is... see more

Great simulation explaining how the DNA replication fork works and the components involved, good voice tutorial, online,... see more

A very well designed, interactive, 3-D tutorial on the basic structure of DNA. Covers the nature of the double helix,... see more

This PBS site provides a concise, interactive presentation that covers DNA replication, transcription and translation.... see more

This page includes a diverse amount of information pertaining to how drugs alter the brain’s reward pathway. Students can... see more

In this animation, the side effects of various drugs of abuse such as alcohol, anabolic steroids, cocaine, dissociative... see more

Epigenetic processes such as histone modification and DNA methylation play a significant role in brain function. Changes... see more

A database of summary information for all known genes from the sequenced eukaryotic genomes (human, fruit fly, worm,... see more

At BioInteractive, you can find award-winning multimedia resources, including apps, animations, videos, interactives, and... see more

This is a great collection of videos pertaining to topics such as cellular biology, immunology, molecular biology, and... see more

This site provides an animation of gel electrophoresis which is a powerul tool used to separate DNA fragments. The method... see more

In Gene Control, you are able to control the epigenetic signals in the gene. You will be able to visualize what occurs to... see more

covers Blood and Lymph Diseases, Cancers, The Digestive System, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Diseases of the Eye,... see more

Genes and Disease is a collection of articles that discuss genes and the diseases that they cause. These genetic... see more

This is a chapter of the larger site "DNA from the beginning". This section discusses the discovery of mechanisms by... see more

This is the fifth module in "DNA from the Beginning". "DNA from the Beginning" is an animated tutorial on DNA, genes and... see more

Genetics is the branch of biology that studies the means by which traits are passed on from one generation to the next... see more

'Have you ever wondered why you have the same eye color as your mother or the same hair color as your father? Genetics is... see more

This description is taken from the site. The National Coalition for Health Profession Education in Genetics (NCHPEG),... see more

Genetics play an important part in addiction. Social and environmental factors contribute to the susceptibility and risk... see more

This is a Pearson Education site with online material to supplement the "iGenetics," "Concepts of Genetics," "Essentials... see more

Multiple interactive Shockwave tutorials on the following genetic processes: Cell Cycle, Meiosis, Independent Assortment,... see more