- American Scientist: The Invention of the Genetic Code
 - On the work of Watson and Crick. - Crick, Francis (1916-2004) (8)
- DNA from the Beginning
- Animated primer on DNA, genes, and heredity that uses animations and videos to explain the science of genetics and molecular biology.
- DNA Interactive
- Celebrates the discovery of the DNA structure. The site features video interviews and 3D molecular animations addressing DNA code, manipulation, and genome projects.
- DNA Molecule: Two Views
- The double helix of the DNA is shown with details of how the bases, sugars, and phosphates connect to form the structure of the molecule.
- DNA Repair: Responses to DNA Damage and Other Aspects of Genomic Stability
- Publishes observations on genetic, cellular, biochemical, and molecular aspects of DNA repair, mutagenesis, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis.
- DNA Structure: An Interactive Animated Nonlinear Tutorial
- Intended to supplement students biology or biochemistry textbooks.
- DNA50 Council
- Established to coordinate celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of Watson and Crick's discovery of the "Double-Helix" structure of DNA.
 DNA: 50 Years of the Double Helix
- Spring 2003 scientific conference and community event, celebrating the 50 years since the DNA structure was discovered in Cambridge by Watson and Crick.- DNA: A Revolution at 50
- New York Times feature looking at the development in DNA research over the past 50 years. Includes articles, interactive features, and essays. Registration required.
- DNA: Heredity and Beyond
- Educational website designed for people who want to learn about DNA and genetic science without having to struggle through technical terms.
- DNA: Prelude to the Symphony of Life
- Examines the structure of DNA and DNA-related molecules, the processes of replication, and protein synthesis.
- DNA: the King's Story
- Exhibition celebrating of the work of the King's College men and women who helped crack the code of DNA.
- ExPASy - Translate tool
- Online tool which allows the translation of a nucleotide (DNA/RNA) sequence to a protein sequence.
- Explore IT: Gene Hunter
- Activity taking a look at how DNA stores information and how scientists identify what particular genes do.
- Left Handed DNA Hall of Fame
- Devoted to artistic pictures of left-handed DNA (inverted images of B-form DNA), a common mistake made in text books, journals, and other scientific sources.
- Man and his Genes
- Museum exhibit by the Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Paris, about the genes contained within the nucleus of our cells. Features different flash movies and an online biology dictionary to explain DNA sequencing.
- Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
- The original paper by James Watson and Francis Crick which was published in the journal Nature in 1953.
- NOVA: Secret of Photo 51
- Unravels the mystery behind the discovery of the double helix and investigates the seminal role that Rosalind Franklin and her X-ray photograph played.
- Putting DNA to Work
- Learn how humans put DNA to work in a wide variety of applications -- medicine, forensics, agriculture -- in this exhibit from the Koshland Science Museum.
- Reader's Guide to The Double Helix
- Commentary and explanation to accompany the book by James Watson.
- Scientific American Frontiers: Falling in Love With DNA
- Dr. Nancy Hopkins discusses her work in molecular biology.
- Structure of DNA
- Very simple illustration of the double helical structure.
- Watson, James (6)
- Why is the DNA Structure Important?
- Discusses DNA secondary structure.
- You Try It: DNA Workshop
- Science Odyssey activity designed to teach kids about cell division, DNA replication, and protein synthesis.
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