dna

Covers the science and technology of genetic engineering, including a brief history of the science as well as the arguments for and against genetic engineering and cloning. Includes guide.

An introduction to genetics, with terms and definitions, a brief history of genetics, modern thinking on the subject, how it determines heredity, activities for safe experiments, and questions and answers.

Presents an exploration of genetics, examining such topics as DNA, cloning versus normal reproduction, cloning techniques, and transgenics, and includes quizzes on the featured material.

Explains the structure and function of DNA, including how heredity works, how scientists read code, and the treatment of diseases caused by genetic errors, and discusses relevant scientific research.

Introduces the tools and techniques used by molecular biologists, and demonstrates the processes of cutting and pasting DNA fragments.

Five different stories look at the use of DNA and other forensic techniques to examine clues to the past. (50 min.).

Explains the theory of evolution, describing how animal species are believed to have developed from early bacteria, discussing the concept of adaptation and survival, and examining the structure of DNA.

Text and photographs provide an introduction and up close examination of DNA.

Explores the background and context of the discovery of DNA, discussing its significance and afterlife and its impact on modern science and society.