Dolan DNA Learning Center

Our programs serve students, educators, and the public. We offer laboratory experiments, computer explorations, and an interactive museum exhibition.

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Simple Mapper
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Concept Maps, Network Diagrams & Workflows
We developed Simple Mapper to power our web site on the brain (G2C Online). You can use it to organize what comes out of yours! Create network diagrams, concept maps, and workflows with this simple tool. Set up a Group to share your maps with others!
iPlant
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As part of the iPlant Collaborative, we develop computational (cyber) infrastructure to provide educators and students access to the large datasets and informatics tools that drive modern biology. Our first contribution: DNA Subway!
Resources Spotlight: Polymerase Chain Reaction
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NEW! We are enhancing our most popular resources by building collections around them. First up: Polymerase Chain Reaction!
Does this make sense to you?
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If so, you may be interested in working with us at the Dolan DNA Learning Center. We have an opening for a Bioinformatics and Computer Programmer. Learn more on the Employment Opportunities page.
3D Brain App
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The G2C 3-D Brain App for your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad is now available. All the great features of our online version in the palm of your hand! Download it free from the App Store! Did we mention that it's FREE? It's also free on G2C Online...
Harlem DNA Lab
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Do you know about the Harlem DNA Lab? We offer student field trips and Professional Development for NYC teachers at the Harlem location. For more information, visit the Harlem DNA Lab website.
Educator Workshops: NEW DATES ADDED!
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We offer workshops in RNAi and genome analysis tools, as well as professional development for NYC teachers. Go to our Educator Workshop page for info on upcoming opportunities.
Interactive Resources
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We recently uploaded our collection of 3-D molecular animations on key techniques and processes, including PCR, translation, transcription, DNA replication, splicing, and more. You can even download them for personal use!
Neanderthal Sequenced!
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The complete genome of this extinct hominid shows few functional differences from modern humans – and evidence of interbreeding with our Eurasian ancestors. See our interview with team leader Svante Pääbo and news of CSHL’s role in the project.
DNA Subway
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Use our bioinformatics workspace for high-level genome analysis in plants (animals coming soon). Developed for the iPlant Collaborative, it's great for biology educators and students. Next stop, Arabidopsis thaliana!

The DNA Learning Center family of websites includes 2- and 3-D animations, scientist interviews (including 12 Nobel laureates!), historical images, and teaching aids.

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Image Archive on the
American Eugenics Movement

The Eugenics Archive includes 2,400 photographs, pedigrees, letters, brochures, manuscripts, and articles from archives in the US and UK. Essays by science historians put the vast image database into context.

DNA from the Beginning

Discover the concepts and experiments that define the fields of genetics and molecular biology. This animated primer features the work of over 100 scientists and researchers. Includes scientist video interviews, biographies, photo galleries, and links.

Your Genes, Your Health

Animations present the cause, inheritance, and treatment of 15 common genetic disorders. Interviews with doctors, researchers, healthcare providers, and individuals affected by a disorder offer personal perspectives. Partner site to DNA from the Beginning.