Genetics: Gateway to the Future


    Welcome to Genetics: Gateway to the Future, an interactive, exciting, and educational site designed for students searching for information on the science of genetics. The site covers many aspects of genetics; from basic concepts of heredity, to advanced principles like DNA mutations and genetic diseases, to the legal and ethical questions raised by recent developments in molecular biology. The format and presentation of this site is designed to captivate visitors, drawing them in as curious knowledge-seekers and whetting their appetite for more in-depth, thought-provoking research. The authors sincerely hope that all visitors find this site an entertaining and edifying journey into one of the fastest-growing sciences of our time.


Genetics Tutorial Screenshot The Genetics Tutorial is a simple overview of the basics of genetics. Written for the average layperson, it should be comprehensible to any casual visitor who is curious about genetics.
The Ethics Series, only a small part of the Explore section, studies in detail the various ethical dilemmas involved in modern genetics. The pages cover topics such as gene therapy, genetic screening, and biological weapons. The series gives the facts of each topic without taking sides, and presents the opinions of the authors in a non-confrontational manner. This series is ideal for people searching for unbiased information on the ethical complications of modern molecular biology. Ethics Series Screenshot
Search Screenshot Genetics: Gateway to the Future allows visitors to search for keywords, helping them locate precisely the information they need.
Genetics: Gateway to the Future provides an interactive discussion forum that allows visitors to express their opinions on various topics in genetics. Discussion Forum Screenshot
Quiz Screenshot Visitors can test their "DNA literacy" with the Knowledge Quiz, an interactive questionnaire that provides easy-to-read, personalized results.
A detailed credits page describing every aspect of the site allows visitors to see how the authors built Genetics: Gateway to the Future. Credits Screenshot

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*The phrase "DNA literacy" was first used in an editorial in the British medical journal Lancet in 1989. The concept was expanded upon in The Book of Man, by Walter Bodmer and Robin McKie.

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