Publish at September 22 2008 Updated November 20 2024
Why don't elephants give birth to giraffes? Why do I have blue eyes and you brown? Why do we look the way we do?... Answer: because we have genes. And so begins the fabulous journey of gene discovery.
The ABCs of Genes is a website that takes you on a virtual voyage of discovery through the human hereditary heritage. With the help of numerous well-documented examples and animations borrowed from genetics, visitors can understand how genes work, how they interact with our environment and what makes us who we are.
The site offers 5 illustrated trails where children of all ages can discover :
It also includes a series of quizzes to test knowledge, educational activities and a dictionary that can be consulted at any time.
Fanny and Jimmy, two young, but virtual, experts in genetic engineering, will guide you on an entertaining journey.
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