Start at the Learn.Genetics Firefly overview.

Core (for everyone):

Click4Biology page

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More Animations & Resources:

Excellent resources from the Wellcome Trust Big Picture

Learn.Genetics @ Utah

Transcribe and Translate(good, basic, interactive)

How do fireflies glow? (puts it in context)

University of Nebraska:

Protein Synthesis overview

St. Olaf College

Transcription (clear and simple)

Translation (clear and simple)

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A bit of fun

1. Race to transcribe and translate this gene
2. Learn about the four levels of protein structure here
3. Have a go at real science & tech in action – Foldit!

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Additional Higher Level: jump to the AHL page

Here are two cool (and accurate) animations from WEHI TV:

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And now for some Protein Synthesis in action:

Red Tide Surfing San Diego 2011 Bioluminescence from Loghan Call on Vimeo.