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National Institute of Environmental Health
Tour the National institute of Environmental Health campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and learn about environmental health as well as career options for those who are interested in going into the field of biomedical research.
Format: article/field trip opportunity

Resources on the web

Actionbioscience
Build your collection of bioscience teaching materials. Articles, lessons, web resources about the environment, biodiversity, genomics, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in science, and bioscience education. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: American Institute of Biological Sciences
The Human Genome Project: Exploring Our Molecular Selves
A multimedia site that explains the history leading up to the Human Genome Project and looks at the implications on medicine as well as ethics, society, and law. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: National Institute of Health
BioInteractive
A collection of biology-focused teaching materials and activities that include virtual labs, videos, animations, and research articles. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DNA Interactive
An interactive timeline, information about how the code was cracked, the effects of the discovery of the structure of DNA on the field of biology, and eugenics. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: Dolan DNA Learning Center