WWW Links related to Genetics and Evolution Compiled by Nathan Rank Links for laboratory exercises Results of Drosophila crosses. Virtual Fly Lab Other Interesting links Diversity Links Check out the diversity of animals here. Surf life's diversity with the Tree of Life. See also express page A source of images and information about nudibranch molluscs. Pioneers in Evolution and Genetics Charles Darwin- Text of the Origin of Species. Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection spurred research into mechanisms of inheritance. Gregor Mendel- Link to Mendelweb, a site that includes the text of Mendel's paper as well as discussions about its significance in the history of science. Drosophila Flybase- a database of genetic data on Drosophila The Drosophila virtual library- internet resources on fruit flies Berkeley Drosophila Genome Project- Consortium to determine the complete sequence of the Drosophila genome. Link to the Encyclopaedia of Drosophila, which allows one to search for genes along individual chromosomes. Encyclopedia of Genetics- Index to model organisms, including bacteria, flies, plants, and humans. Includes links to specific human chromosomes being mapped as part of the Human Genome Project. Molecular genetics Primer of molecular genetics- offered by the US Department of Energy Recombinant DNA course- offered by the University of Minnesota PCR Jump Station- commercial site that offers information about the PCR reaction DNA extraction and PCR protocols- Offered by the lab of Brian Farrell, where the evolution of beetles and other insects is studied. Obtaining DNA sequences. National Center for Biotechnology Information Population genetics Hardy Weinberg Simulator- Models the effect of selection and genetic drift on the Hardy Weinberg equilibrium Instructional materials Populus- A simulation package for the DOS/WINDOWS platform that illustrates ecological and evolutionary models (written by Don Alstad and colleagues of the University of Minnesota and available by FTP here). DNA Learning Center- Programs and instructional materials offered by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York. Access Excellence- sponsored by Genentech, a forum for biology science teachers in genetics and biotechnology January 25, 1998 NER