Six posters cover the following topics relevant to post-16 biology and biotechnology curricula:

• Biotechnology - PDF 77 KB
• Genetic Engineering - PDF 43 KB
• Human Genome Project - PDF 71 KB
• Cloning - PDF 117 KB
• Polymerase Chain Reaction - PDF 50 KB
• Stem Cell Research - PDF 285 KB
  
  (click on the links above to download a PDF)

The diagrams and information provided on the posters and on the linked website will help students to understand the processes involved in sequencing and modifying genes, cloning of animals and research into stem cells. Activities on the website encourage them to consider the ethical implications of these processes as well as their potential benefits.

Ref: 544/03/6600W