Genetics Collection (page 3)

Medal commemorating Jean Baptiste de Monet, Chevalier de Lamarck, French biologist, 20th century. Lamarcks (1744-1829) theory of evolution by inheritance of acquired characteristics was known as

Mendelian inheritance of colour of flower in the culinary pea, 1912. Pink-flowered race (left), white-flowered race (right), and a cross between the two (centre)

The Lion of the Season, 1861. Artist: John Leech
The Lion of the Season, 1861. Cartoon from Punch, London, 25 May 1861, when controversy over Darwins Origin of Species was raging

Giraffes browsing, c1885. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829) French naturalist, considered that the giraffe illustrated Transformism (also known as Lamarckism)

Giraffe browsing on a tree, 1836. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829) French naturalist, considered that the giraffe illustrated Transformism (also known as Lamarckism)

Jean Lamarck, French naturalist. Lamarck (1744-1829) formulated the doctrine of Transformism (also known as Lamarckism), a theory of evolution which stated that acquired characteristics could be

Farmers discussing Dishley (New Leicester) sheep, 1822. This breed of sheep arose as a result of a selective breeding programme carried out by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley

New Leicester (Dishley) ram, 1842. This breed of sheep arose as a result of a selective breeding programme carried out by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire

Longhorn cattle owned by Sir John Harpur-Crewe, Calke Abbey, 1885. Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley, Leicestershire, improved this dual-purpose dairy and beef breed of cattle

Dishley (New Leicester) sheep, 1811. This breed of sheep arose as a result of a selective breeding programme carried out by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire

Dishley (New Leicester) Ram, c1840. This breed of sheep was the result of a selective breeding programme operated by Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) on his farm at Dishley, Leicestershire, England

William Bateson (1861-1926), British geneticist, 1914. Bateson translated the studies of Gregor Mendel and helped to establish Mendels theory of inheritance

Robert Bakewell (1725-1795), English agriculturist. Bakewell improved sheep and cattle, particularly New Leicester (Dishley) sheep and Longhorn cattle, by selective breeding at his home

TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA C015 / 7059
TFAM transcription factor bound to DNA, molecular model. Human mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM, green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue and pink)

Insulin production plant C017 / 9435
Insulin production plant. Worker in the reactor room of a factory producing genetically engineered insulin. Photographed at the Novouralsk Medsintez Plant, Novouralsk, Sverdlov Oblast, Russia

DNA by tunnelling microscope
False-colour scanning tunnelling micrograph (STM) of DNA. A sample of uncoated, double-stranded DNA was dissolved in a salt solution & deposited on graphite prior to being imaged in air by the STM

Gregor Johann Mendel, 1822 -1884. Scientist, Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas Abbey in Brno, Margraviate of Moravia

Genetically Modified Food feature February 1999 Flowers Petunia DNA is use for modifing plants and crops

Genetically Modified Food feature Feb 1999 Soya Plant

DNA structure, artwork C017 / 7218
DNA structure. Computer artwork showing the structure of a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule (right) and its components (left)

Gel electrophoresis chamber

Genetically-modified pollen grains
Genetically-modified pollen. Conceptual composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of maize pollen grains (Zea mays) labelled with biohazard symbols

Male sex chromosomes, SEM
Male sex chromosomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of human X (centre) and Y (upper left) sex chromosomes. Each chromosome has replic- ated to form two identical strands (chromatids)

Argonaute protein and microRNA F006 / 9752
Argonaute protein. Molecular model of human argonaute-2 protein complexed with microRNA (micro ribonucleic acid). This protein is part of the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC)

Immunoglobulin G antibody and egg white F006 / 9682
Immunoglobulin G and egg white. Molecular model of an immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody bound to a molecule of egg white. This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is found in all body fluids

Succinyl-CoA synthetase enzyme F006 / 9592
Succinyl-CoA synthetase bound to GTP, molecular model. Also known as succinyl coenzyme A synthetase (SCS), this enzyme catalyses the reversible reaction between succinyl-CoA and succinic acid

RNA-induced silencing complex F006 / 9586
RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), molecular model. This complex consists of a bacterial argonaute protein (top) bound to a small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecule (red and blue)

High-contrast direct DNA image, TEM
High-contrast direct DNA image. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the first high-contrast direct image of a bundle (fibre) of strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Female liger in a zoo C015 / 6814
Ligress. A female liger (ligress) seen at a zoo. A liger is a hybrid cross between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a female tiger (Panthera tigris)

White tiger mother and cub C017 / 8287
White tiger. A mother white tiger licking its cub. White tigers are rare genetic variants of the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) in which the orange pigment, pheomelanin, is not produced

Albino badger C015 / 6381
Albino badger on a garden lawn. European badgers (Meles meles) are relatively large mammals found in most areas of mainland Europe. Photographed in Beaminster, Dorset, UK, in November

Caduceus with DNA, artwork C013 / 9990
Caduceus with DNA. Computer artwork of the Caduceus symbol entwined by a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes

Zebra fish embryo, SEM C013 / 9587
Zebra fish embryo. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the embryo of a zebrafish (Danio rerio), showing its eyes either side of its large open mouth (centre)

Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria, SEM C013 / 4777
Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Mycoplasma mycoides JCVI-syn1.0 cells. This was the first self-replicating bacterium controlled by a synthetic genome

C. elegans worm
Caenorhabditis elegans nematode worm, light micrograph. This soil-dwelling hermaphrodite nematode worm is one of the most studied animals in biological and genetic research

Creation of oil using designer microbes. Conceptual computer artwork depicting an oil well pump in a petri dish, representing the use of artificially created micro-organisms to produce oil

Creation of artificial life, artwork
Creation of artificial life. Conceptual computer artwork depicting the creation of a new life-form in a petri dish. Geneticists are working on methods for combining artificially replicated genes into

Eye colour
MODEL RELEASED. Eye colour. Boy with brown eyes and boy with blue eyes side by side. Eye colour is an inherited trait influenced by more than one gene (polygenic)

Hapsburg jaw. Historical artwork (after Velasquez) of King Philip IV of Spain (1605-1665). Like several of his predecessors and descendants, Philip IV had a protruding lower jaw

Human genetic engineering. Conceptual computer artwork representing the genetic engineering of humans. Sperm cells labelled with bar codes are seen

DNA autoradiogram and face
MODEL RELEASED. DNA autoradiogram. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) autoradiogram superimposed over a womans face

DNA electrophoresis gels, artwork
DNA electrophoresis. Computer artwork of agarose electrophoresis gels. Each gel reveals different fragments of DNA. The fragments are separated by applying an electric current across the gel

Yeast protein interaction map
Yeast protein map showing relationships between proteins in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Each dot represents one of the proteins found in this single-celled fungus

View of microtubes, pipette & DNA sequence
DNA research. View of a pipettor tip (lower left) and microtubes in a rack on top of a DNA sequence. The DNA sequence which is also known as an autoradiogram

DNA fingerprints. The photo shows an X-ray (or autoradiograph) of bands of DNA produced by the technique of electrophoresis in an agarose gel

Genetic security. Conceptual computer artwork of a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) locked inside a padlock. This may represent the protection of an individuals genetic code from exploitation

DNA, computer artwork. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) consists of two strands (yellow) of sugar phosphates forming a double helix

Nude jigsaw
DNA jigsaw. Conceptual computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule formed by pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This could represent piecing together information about DNA

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Life: Exploring the Fascinating World of Genetics" From the intricate DNA molecule to the X and Y chromosomes, a captivating field that unravels the blueprint of life. As we peer into a computer screen displaying a human genetic sequence, we witness the complexity encoded within our very cells. The double-stranded RNA molecule serves as a messenger, carrying vital information for DNA transcription. Molecular models illustrate how this process shapes our traits and characteristics. It was through their groundbreaking work that Watson and Crick discovered the structure of DNA, forever changing our understanding of genetics. Richard Dawkins, an esteemed British science writer, has played an influential role in popularizing genetics among masses. His insightful writings have shed light on evolutionary biology and its connection to our genetic makeup. Intriguingly captured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), an embryonic stem cell alongside a needle reminds us of the immense potential held within these tiny building blocks. Mitosis comes alive under a light micrograph, showcasing how cells divide and multiply with precision. Computer artwork depicting beta DNA segments interlaced with spheres hints at ongoing research pushing boundaries in genetic engineering. The nucleotide base matrix acts as a foundation for decoding genetic information - each letter representing crucial instructions embedded within our genes. Genetics holds endless possibilities - from unraveling hereditary diseases to designing personalized medicine based on individual genomes. With every discovery made in this ever-evolving field, humanity inches closer towards harnessing nature's codebook for better health and understanding ourselves more deeply than ever before.