Biotechnology Portal

(Supported by Title III CELT Mini Grant)

Bioinformatics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ, Bioinformatics.org);

	National Library of Medicine (NLM, MEDLINE/PubMed) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
	National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) (Tutorials), Science Primer, Model Organisms Guide, Human Genome (Interactive Tour), Glossary, Handbook
	DNA Data Mining Tools: The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) Translating BLAST: Translated query vs. protein database (blastx), VecScreen, Electronic PCR (UniSTS), PROW
	Complementary & Sequence Translation, Emboss (Transeq)
	Multiple Sequence Aligment (ClustalW), 2CAN: EBI Bioinformatics Tutorials, SRS, Ensembl Genome Browser
	Primer Design (GeneFisher, BiBiServ), Primer3 (Input; WIBR; MIT)
	DNA Folding (mfold; BiC)
	Primers Synthesis (BioSource International), DNA Sequencing (Cleveland Genomics, Online submission)
	GenBank (Bankit Submission), Open Reading Frame Finder (ORF), Gene Gateway
	Entrez: The Life Sciences Global Search Engine, (NCBI) , Entrez Gene, RefSeq

NCBI Information and Tutorials



BLAST Information	Entrez tutorial	PubMed tutorial	NCBI News
Resource publications	Map Viewer exercises	Structure tutorial	NCBI Handbook

Browse NCBI Science Primer...

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http://www.genome.gov/10001772

All About The Human Genome Project

The Human Genome Project (HGP) was one of the great feats of exploration in history -- an inward voyage of discovery rather than an outward exploration of the planet or the cosmos; an international research effort to sequence and map all of the genes - together known as the genome - of members of our species, Homo sapiens. Completed in April 2003, the HGP gave us the ability to, for the first time, to read nature's complete genetic blueprint for building a human being.

Understanding Our Genetic Inheritance

The United States Human Genome Project
The First Five Years: Fiscal Years 1991-1995

	Milestones in Genetics: Timeline An interactive timeline of milestones in genetics, presenting more than 90 key events and discoveries. By clicking on any year in the timeline, the user can read a short, illustrated story and often find archival images and original scientific publications. DOWNLOAD PC (4.82MB) Macromedia DOWNLOAD MAC (3.7MB)

How to Sequence a Genome

Animated and narrated segments presenting all the essential steps in sequencing a genome.

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"Exploring Our Molecular Selves" Video

This dynamic 3d animation will take you "inside" for a close up look at our Molecular Selves. Watch as the mysteries of the Human Genome are literally "unraveled".

VIDEO QT (12.4MB) Get PLUGIN Play QuickTime
VIDEO WIN (6MB) Get PLUGIN Play WinMedia

Genetics - The Future of Medicine (pdf)

From Blueprint to You

Created in April 2003 for 50 years of DNA: A Celebration of the Genome, From Blueprint to You explores the world of genetics, DNA, the Human Genome Project, the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic research and the future of genomics. (more)

Exploring Our Molecular Selves is a multimedia educational kit created by NHGRI that covers the basics of molecular biology and includes learning modules to help high school students understand genetics, molecular biology and The Human Genome Project. All are available for download. (more)

Exploring Our Molecular Selves

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	Message Board; Discussion Forum
	Feedback Form
	Academic Chat Room
	Human Genome Unraveled: PBS Online NewsHour 6/26/00
	Cloning: PBS (Online NewsHour), Sun-Sentinel (Aug 08 2001)
	Stem Cell Research: Background (PBS, Aug 24 2000), NIH Stem Cell Information, Future Research Directions
	Title III CELT Mini Grant

	Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Barry CELT)
	Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT)
	Lessons In Effective Teaching (Instructional Design designSHOP, Virginia Tech)
	Gene Fishing: Zebrafish Polycomb Gene
	An Educational Object Economy [Java Applets; Online Learning] (EOE)

VAST Search is NCBI's structure-structure similarity search service. It compares 3D coordinates of a newly determined protein structure to those in the MMDB/PDB database.

	National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) (Education) (Databases & Tools)
	European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL); 2can Bioinformatics - Training and Education at the EBI
	Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB), Vital-IT Project
	ExPASy (Expert Protein Analysis System) Molecular Biology Server (ExPASy); APAF
	National Library of Medicine (NLM) Gateway: Entrance to Knowledge Resources of NLM (Search)
	My Library Service.org (SEFLIN): Your Gateway to Southeast Florida Libraries
	NHLBI Healthy People 2010 Gateway: Online Documents
	The Center for Biological Informatics (CBI)
	BioBot : The Biological Search Engine for the Internet
	US Government Portal (FirstGov): Your First Click to the US Government Information

Agency Logos

United States Regulatory Agencies Unified Biotechnology Website,

The Federal Government of the United States of America has a coordinated, risk-based system to ensure new biotechnology products are safe for the environment and human and animal health. Established as a formal policy in 1986, the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology describes the Federal system for evaluating products developed using modern biotechnology. The Coordinated Framework is based upon health and safety laws developed to address specific product classes. The U.S. Government has written new regulations, policies and guidance to implement these laws for biotechnology as products developed. This framework has allowed the United States to build upon agency experience with organisms and products developed using conventional techniques.

This website focuses on the agricultural products of modern biotechnology. At this time, the searchable database available on this site only covers genetically engineered crop plants intended for food or feed that have completed all recommended or required reviews for food, feed or planting use in the United States.

As the Nation's primary source for agricultural information, the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has a mission to increase the availability and utilization of agricultural information for researchers, educators, policymakers, consumers of agricultural products, and the public. The Library is one of the world's largest and most accessible agricultural research libraries and plays a vital role in supporting research, education, and applied agriculture.

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