Forensic DNA Links
Welcome to the DNA links section of the All About Forensic Science Website. For each forensic DNA information resource featured below, a brief description will be given along with a direct website link.
LearningSpace is a truly remarkable resource from the Open University that provides free and open educational resources for learners and educators around the world. Among the very impressive educational modules available is one entitled 'What is the Genome Made of?' Here you can learn about the chemical structure of DNA, How DNA is replicated, chromosome structure and DNA replication. Click Here To Access This Brilliant Free Resource
Outstanding resource put together by the BBC in 2003 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA by Francis Crick and James Watson. Highlights include: DNA Timeline Click Here to find out the major historical developments in DNA. DNA: How It Works Click Here for a graphical guide to how DNA carries the code for life. DNA In 3D Click Here to see the famous double helix from every possible angle. DNA 50 Homepage Click Here to visit the main DNA 50 homepage. More From The BBC Click Here to watch a fascinating news report relating to the first use of DNA profiling within a criminal investiation.
Excellent website produced in conjunction with the Dolan DNA Learning Center. Highlights include a very useful glossary index (see foot of page) and details of how DNA fingerprinting was used in a real murder investigation (see the human identification section under applications). Click Here to visit the DNA Interactive homepage.
The Innocence Project is a national litigation and public policy organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted people through DNA testing. The official website includes detailed case information, news and resources. Click Here to visit the innocence project homepage. Looking For Something In Particular? Try Google Search Go Back To The Main Forensic DNA Page Go From DNA Links Back To The Home Page
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