Chemistry and Biotechnology

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A 2:30 minute video profiling a student at a community college studying biotechnology, showing what coursework is like and outlining work possibilities.

Wide variety of information, including a basic primer, advanced databases, human genome resources, etc. Also see the NCBI homepage for current initiatives.

Covers issues, ethics, applications, and history of the biotech industry.

Resources on agricultural biotech plants, animals, and microorganisms. Scientific and regulatory issues.

A mix of current biotech events and issues, consumer advice, regulations, and more as they relate to food and nutrition.

Part of the National Science Foundation. Promotes biotech education and career information.

An overview of many topics within Biotechnology.

Basic information about cloning, in simple, nontechnical language and using lots of graphics.

Several sections of this site are useful. Click on the tab labeled "What Is Biotechnology?" to get to basic info, such as a short introduction, a glossary of terminology, etc.

Slick videos on the hows and whys of sequencing the genome. Also includes a glossary and a puzzle to test your understanding. From Davidson University.

The Encyclopedia of Life aims to increase awareness and understanding of living nature by gathering, generating and sharing knowledge in an open, freely accessible and trusted digital resource.

Delivers exclusive, high-quality reporting on the latest industry news.