We have developed this site to provide easy access to public engagement of
science and related information on the Web. Typical questions you might wish
to ask using this site include:
What is DNA, a
gene, a chromosome? How are proteins made? How are genes inherited?
Go to: '
genetics for beginners'
What do we currently
know about human genes? Which genes are on each chromosome?
Go to: '
human genome project'
Where can I find
out what gene causes a specific disorder? Where can I find a support group?
Go to: '
genetic disorders'
Is GM food safe
to eat? Can I catch 'Mad Cow' disease? How was Dolly the sheep cloned?
Go to: '
science in the news'
Where can I find
interactive science centres and exhibitions?
Go to: '
exhibitions'
How can I contact
a scientist to ask them a question?
Go to: '
ask a question'
Click on the icons
on the left of the page to find links to web sites that might answer these
questions and many more.
Please let us know
if you find this site interesting and informative. If you have any
comments you would like to make or any links that you think should be included
then please email us at hgnc@genenames.org
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