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Related to Microbial Genomics

• Understanding our Microbial PLanet: The New Science of Metagenomics (2007 National Academies educational booklet)
• Microbes: Coming Into Focus, 2002 issue of Your World, Biotechnology and You magazine
• The DNA Files, 2001 & 1998 NPR Radio Programs
• "Pass the Genes, Please: Gene swapping muddles the history of microbes" Science News Online, July 22, 2000
• American Society for Microbiology (ASM) sites:
  • MicrobeLibrary: An educational program of ASM
  • MicrobeWorld: Explore bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes. Microbial facts and trivia. Vivid images of microbes like bacteria and algae.
• Biotoon: The Book of Life According to Bacteria, flash presentation
• Mysteries of Microbes: Fascinating Fieldwork presented by NASA Astrobiology Institute
• Virtual Library: Genetics (Comprehensive information on microbial genomes)
• Digital Learning Center Microbe Zoo
• Microbial Genetics Glossary

Supplemental Material from the Human Genome Project Information Web Site and the Microbial Genome Program Web site

• Primer on Molecular Genetics
• Genome Glossary
• Acronyms
• Human Genome Project Education Resources
• DOE Microbial Genome Program Report, February 2000. History and importance of the study of microbes to the Department of Energy
• Primer on Microbial Genomics covers the basic science of microbial genetics research.

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