People
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A Concise History of Molecular Biology and Genetic
Chronological listing of the major events. Includes a basic primer, basic techniques, cell biology and histology.
Biotech Chronicles
A brief history of biotech discoveries which continue to influence the field today. Features essays on genetics and DNA research, and profiles of some of the influential individuals.
Designer Genes: A Short History of Genetics
Provides information on Mendel, cell nuclei, chromosome theory, and the discovery of DNA structure.
DNA and Molecular Genetics
Traces the history of the discoveries relating to DNA and inheritance. Includes diagrams and links to related resources.
Foundations of Classical Genetics
Features a collection of publications, that can be browsed by author, by title, or by date of publication. Also includes a comparative timeline.
History of Delevopmental Genetics
Illustrated paper discusses the conceptual foundations of developmental genetics and how did developmental biologists learn about the operon model of microbial gene regulation.
History of Genetics
Course taught at Dartmouth College; includes links to biographical essays, online papers, and other resources, including eugenics and genome projects.
History of Genetics Timeline
Timeline of major events. Includes dates, the discovery, and the scientist .
History of the Human Genome Project
Details about the U.S. Human Genome Project including its goals, history and progress with links to key documents, publications, a timeline, and Project contacts.
Landmarks in the History of Genetics: Can Matter S
Includes dates, events, theoretical implications, and related links.
MendelWeb
Educational resource for teachers and students interested in the origins of classical genetics, introductory data analysis, elementary plant science, and the history and literature of science.
The Century of the Gene
Review and complete text in pdf format of Evelyn Fox Keller's book.
The Embryological Origins of the Gene Theory
Paper which discusses the emergence of the gene theory out of embryology based on the research of Wilson, Boveri, and Morgan.
The History and Evolution of Genetics
A timeline slide show from Oxford College.
The History of Drosophila Genetics
Discusses some of the personal characteristics of A. H. Sturtevant and Th. Dobzhansky and the differences that contributed to their scientific estrangement.