Biology

BBC: Genetic 'Adam Never Met Eve' BBC: Genetic 'Adam Never Met Eve'- Genetic studies suggest our most common paternal and maternal ancestors walked the planet more than 80,000 years apart. BBC: English and Welsh are Races Apart BBC: English and Welsh are Races Apart- Genetic research suggests the Welsh are the "true" Britons while the English evolved from Anglo-Saxon invaders from modern-day Holland. BBC: Tanzania, Ethiopia Origin for Humans BBC: Tanzania, Ethiopia Origin for Humans- Genetic studies have helped scientists identify the region of East Africa from where it is believed modern humans came. BBC: Europe's Seven Female Founders BBC: Europe's Seven Female Founders- Article and links regarding new genetic research which shows that everyone in Europe is descended from just seven women. Genetic Survey of Wirral and West Lancashire Genetic Survey of Wirral and West Lancashire- Professor Steve Harding of Nottingham University heads a team looking for evidence for Viking descendants in this part of Britain. National Geographic: Documentary Redraws Humans' Family Tree National Geographic: Documentary Redraws Humans' Family Tree- Geneticist Spencer Wells claims that all humans alive today are descended from a single man who lived in Africa aroun… The Genetics Society The Genetics Society- Primary purpose is the study of the mechanisms of inheritance. Features membership, publications, education and careers, meetings, and lectures. American Society of Human Genetics American Society of Human Genetics- ASHG is the primary professional membership organization for human geneticists in North America. Features publications, awards, legislation, ed… The Galton Institute The Galton Institute- The Institute aims to promote the public understanding of human heredity and to facilitate informed debate about the ethical issues raised by advances in rep… Human Genome Organisation - HUGO Human Genome Organisation - HUGO- An international organization of scientists promoting international collaboration within the Human Genome Project. Includes membership details, p… International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society- Scholarly organization for academics in the field of neurobehavioural genetics. Details of past and forthcoming meetings, me… International Genetic Epidemiology Society - IGES International Genetic Epidemiology Society - IGES- Develop methodology and applications for the study health and disease in human populations. Offers information on membership, me… Irish Society of Human Genetics - ISHG Irish Society of Human Genetics - ISHG- Promotes research and education and provides a forum for discussion. Includes society constitution, annual meeting, events, and related lin… International Federation of Human Genetics Societies - IFHGS International Federation of Human Genetics Societies - IFHGS- Provides a forum for organized groups including research, clinical practice, and professional and lay education. Incl… Institute for Behavioral Genetics - IBG Institute for Behavioral Genetics - IBG- Conduct and facilitate research on the genetic and environmental bases of individual differences in behavior. Includes information on the … American College of Medical Genetics - ACMG American College of Medical Genetics - ACMG- Provides education, resources and a voice for the medical genetics profession. Includes history, activities, and related links. European Society of Human Genetics - ESHG European Society of Human Genetics - ESHG- Promotes research in basic and applied human and medical genetics. Includes information on structure, courses, events, and membership. National Human Genome Research Institute National Human Genome Research Institute- Supports genetic and genomic research, investigation into the ethical, legal and social implications surrounding genetics research, and e… Human Genetics Society of Australasia - HGSA Human Genetics Society of Australasia - HGSA- Promote standards, research, and education. Includes constitution and policies, special interest groups, listing of certified DNA lab… Gene Therapy Gene Therapy- Aggregate news portal for research and news. Gene Therapy Net Gene Therapy Net- Information resource for gene therapy news, clinical trials, guidelines, regulation, literature, databases and educational information, scientific research artic… UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Consortium UK Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Consortium- A consortium whose aims are to provide cystic fibrosis gene therapy updates to researchers, medics, patients and their families. Gene Therapy and Your Child Gene Therapy and Your Child- Development information for the clinical use of gene therapy for children with severe illnesses. Jesse's Journey - The Foundation for Gene and Cell Therapy Jesse's Journey - The Foundation for Gene and Cell Therapy- A registered charitable organization raising funds for research in gene and cell based therapies focusing on Duchenne m… Harvard Gene Therapy Initiative Harvard Gene Therapy Initiative- Provides plasmid construction and virus production services for gene therapy in both research and therapeutic applications. J. Craig Institute: Human Microbiome Project J. Craig Institute: Human Microbiome Project- Integrates results from international research projects. Includes data on expression patterns, cellular roles, functions, and evoluti… Haplotype Y Database Haplotype Y Database- Haplotype Y chromosomes to monitor the male population for forensic science and population analysis, a list of protocols and contacts worldwide, based in Ber… GenomeNet GenomeNet- Japanese network of database and computational services for genomic and related research in molecular and cellular biology. Includes a range of databases and an encyclo… Polygenic Signaling Pathways Polygenic Signaling Pathways- A database of genes and risk factors (viruses, bacteria and others) in Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The Phenomizer The Phenomizer- Assists in finding the correct clinical diagnosis by exploiting the semantic structure of the Human Phenotype Ontology. The Genome Database The Genome Database- Provides information on the Human Genome Project. The GeneCards Database of Human Genes The GeneCards Database of Human Genes- A searchable, integrated database of human genes that provides concise genomic, proteomic, transcriptomic, genetic and functional informatio… Chromosome 7 Annotation Project Chromosome 7 Annotation Project- A research community initiative for functional and medical annotation of this chromosome. Toronto Centre for Applied Genomics. Bruns Laboratory Bruns Laboratory- Database of novel human ancient sequence genes that define new protein families. GeneCards GeneCards- Offers information about human genes and their mouse homologs, with a focus on cellular functions and involvement in diseases. Features a what's new section and data so… GeneMap'99 GeneMap'99- Searchable map for human gene loci. Indexed by chromosome. Includes identification and isolation of genes that either directly cause human ailments or increase suscept… Persian/Exotic Pedigree Search Persian/Exotic Pedigree Search- Pedigree database with 85000+ mainly Exotic and Persian entries from Grandaries Cattery. Maine Coon Database Maine Coon Database- Searchable Maine Coon database including test matings and inbreeding calculation. Cat Pedigrees Cat Pedigrees- Research your cat's pedigree online. Includes databases for many different cat breeds, including Persian, Himalayan, Abyssinian, Somali, Maine Coon, Exotic and Turk… Electronic Register of Somali's Electronic Register of Somali's- Pedigree database with 32000+ entries, mainly European, Somali. Su-Bali and KLM Database Su-Bali and KLM Database- Balinese, Javanese and Oriental Longhair pedigree database. Ocicat Database Ocicat Database- Ocicat pedigree database with 10000+ entries as of July 2002. Pawpeds Pawpeds- Searchable pedigree database for a variety of breeds. Also includes an article on avoiding genetic diseases when breeding. Torties, Calicos and Tricolor Cats Torties, Calicos and Tricolor Cats- Information about the distinguishing characteristics of each pattern named and the genetics factors behind them. Practical Color and Coat Length Genetics for Abyssinian and Somali Breeders Practical Color and Coat Length Genetics for Abyssinian and Somali Breeders- Article reproduced from the Abysinnian Breeder magazine explaining Abysinnian and Somali coat color in… Tonkinese Genetics Tonkinese Genetics- Coat color, pattern, conformation and eye color genetics of Tonkinese. We are Siamese if you Please We are Siamese if you Please- A short piece about the temperature sensitivity of the albino gene. Tonkinese Genetics Tonkinese Genetics- The color genetics of Tonkinese, Siamese and Burmese. Genetics of the Shaded American Shorthair Genetics of the Shaded American Shorthair- Article about tabby genetics and modifying factors affecting it including wideband, silvering and modifying polygenes as related to the … Feline Genetics Feline Genetics- Coat color genetics with an emphasis on the Bengal.