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Humans, or human beings, are bipedal primates belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin for "wise man" or "knowing man") under the family Hominidae (the great apes).Taxonomy of living primates, Minnesota State University Mankato, retrieved April 4, 2005. Humans have a highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language and introspection. This, combined with an erect body carriage that frees their upper limbs for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make greater use of tools than any other species.
Like most primates, humans are by nature social. However, humans are particularly adept at utilizing systems of communication for self-expression and the exchange of ideas. Humans create complex social structures composed of co-operating and competing groups, ranging in scale from nations to individual families, and social interaction between humans has established a variety of traditions, rituals, ethics, values, social norms, and laws which form the basis of human society. Humans also have a marked appreciation for beauty and aesthetics which, combined with the human desire for self-expression, has led to cultural innovations such as art, literature and music.
Humans are also noted for their desire to understand and influence the world around them, seeking to explain and manipulate natural phenomena through science, religion, philosophy and mythology. This natural curiosity has led to the development of advanced tools and skills; humans are the only known species to build fires, cook their food, clothe themselves, and use numerous other technologies.
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Genome Machine - Provide a graphical user interface to genetic databases to determine what genes have been mapped to a particular chromosome location. From the University of Washington.
Primer on Molecular Genetics - Description of the basic strategy and methodology for mapping and sequencing the human genome. From the Department of Energy.
Meta Description: [ Downloadable and interactive educational primers on molecular genetics, medicine and the new genetics, ethical, legal, and social issues associated with genetics, and more. ]
BBC: Human Genome Project - Transcript of a discussion with David Baltimore, John Sulston and David Bentley about the project.
Meta Description: [ Who owns the map of the human body? ]
Cytogenetics Information Site - Study of chromosomes and the diseases caused by numerical and structural chromosome abnormalities. Karyotypes and FISH images of normal and abnormal chromosomes are included.
Meta Description: [ Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes and the diseases caused by numerical and structural chromosome abnormalities. Karyotypes and FISH images of normal and abnormal chromosomes are included. ]
Did Human Genome Map Vindicate Darwin? - Evolutionists have claimed that the Human Genome Map has proved man evolved from lower animals. Is this fact or fiction? Response from the Institute for Creation Research.
eGenome - Catalogs a wide range of genomic landmarks, including transcripts, markers, polymorphisms, large-insert clones, and DNA sequences.
Genetic Health - Background on genetics, genetic aspects of specific conditions and diseases, counseling and testing, and clinical trials.
How Designer Children Will Work - Illustrated narrative about the idea of designing babies . Includes mapping the human genome and genetic prescreening
Meta Description: [ The idea of designing our babies is not as far-fetched as it may have seemed just a decade ago. Learn how gene manipulation will work. ]
Human Chromosome Launchpad - Information about each human chromosome. Features links to gene maps, sequences, genetic disorders, identified genes, laboratories, and research.
Meta Description: [ A single-source launchpad to information about each human chromosome.
There are links to gene maps, sequences, genetic disorders, non-human models, identified genes, laboratories, research. ]
Human Genetics Programme - World Health Organization program which develops genetic approaches to the control of the most common hereditary diseases and those with a genetic predisposition.
Human Genome Center - Undertake sequencing of genomic regions containing DNA repair genes and human chromosome 19. Features information on research and a chromosome map. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Human Genome Mapping Project Resource Centre - Provides resources for research workers in the fields of genomics, genetics and functional genomics. Funded by the United Kingdom Medical Research Council.
Human Genome Project - Information about the Project, its progress, history, and goals; issues associated with genome research; frequently asked questions, the science behind the project; and Project sponsors.
Meta Description: [ Site of the U.S. Human Genome Project, Genomics:GTL Program, and Microbial Genome Program--all sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Genome Programs. ]
Innovation - A companion piece to the PBS series. Features the latest biomedical and genetical treatments and research. Contains original articles and animations.
Meta Description: [ Learn about fascinating innovations, explore interactive features, submit questions to our experts, investigate resources and lesson plans, and more. It's all inside. ]
International Communication Forum in Human Molecular Genetics. - Features a mailing list, table of contents of leading journals, listings of meetings and seminars and a classified ads section .
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National Center for Genome Resources - Develop bioinformatics and computational biology tools to support genetic analysis and discovery. Features scientific programs, software, and career opportunities.
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Neutral Fixation of Alleles - Essay on key concepts and basic formulae describing the fixing of alleles in the human population over time. Aimed at assisting informed amateurs to read and critique molecular genetic evolution papers.
The Dolan DNA Learning Center - A wide variety of online DNA resources as well as information on workshops, field trips, courses and products.
The Greatest Biological Development in Science History - Article about the human genome and its discovery. Includes diagram of the biological Rosetta Stone and a table of human genome statistics.
Meta Description: [ The Genome of Homo sapiens ]
The Human Genome - Eighth grade exhibition project providing an introduction with diagrams. Includes information on genetic mutations, gene testing and therapy, and related links.
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