Gaining a deeper and more integrated understanding: Linking Mendelian genetics with molecular genetics using web-based bioinformatics tools

 

Isabelle Barrette-Ng, Don MacMillan, & David Hansen

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2009, Volume 30

Abstract

In this exercise, students investigated classic Mendelian and molecular genetics aspects of a genetically inheritable disease using basic bioinformatics science tools, such as PubMed, OMIM, and BLAST, as well as more practical and applied tools such as the Google Patents search engine.

Keywords:  Molecular Biology, bioinformatics, inheritance, Mendelian inheritance, genetic disease

University of Toronto, Mississauga (2008)