History

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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.
The Century of the Gene :

- Review and complete text in pdf format of Evelyn Fox Keller's book.
DNA and Molecular Genetics :

- Traces the history of the discoveries relating to DNA and inheritance. Includes diagrams and links to related resources.
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.
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.
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.
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 Store Active Information? :

- 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.