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The Quest for the Perfect Tomato The next time you eat a tomato, ask yourself: What would it taste like if there were a bit of flounder in it? Learn how scientists are using genetics to change the food you eat.

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What's the Big Idea About Genetics?
Did you know that you have more than 30,000 genes? Or that DNA carries all the information a cell needs to make you uniquely you? Take a look at the science of where it ALL begins.
Around the World with DNA
Travel around the world with museum scientists: from Madagascar to the Western U.S. to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
A Nature and Nurture Walk in Mendel Park
Solve genetic riddles as you wind your way through the star-studded park.
All About Cloning
Investigate the how and why of cloning. This Web page helps kids understand cloning and explains some of the ethical issues involved.
DNA Detective
Join scientist George Amato on his quest to stop criminals smuggling illegal goods.
DNA in a Blender
Here's a very cool experiment that just might bring a tear to your eye. Use a blender to separate the DNA from an onion. Then hold the genetic material in your hand.
Gene Poll
Make your opinion count!
Make a DNA Model
Find out what makes you different from a snail, a tree, or even your best friend with this hands-on look at genetic code—and build a model that's a million-plus-times larger than life.
Meet the OLogist: George Amato
What Do You Know About Genetics?
How much do you know about what makes you you? Test your genetics knowledge with this interactive quiz.
Genetics Books
Explore the gene scene with these seven books.
Imagine It's the Year 2020
Step into the future for a look at what cloning might do for you.
Science Scoop
What's the human genome project and what does it mean to you? Toby, Annie, and Claudia uncovered the answers and put together this show for you.
Keeping a Field Journal
Want to figure out the wildlife in your area and the impact of genetics? Start a field journal, and track how your favorite critter looks and behaves.
Meet the OLogist: Rob DeSalle
Find out where Rob has followed his born curiosity.
The Quest for the Perfect Tomato
The next time you eat a tomato, ask yourself: What would it taste like if there were a bit of flounder in it? Learn how scientists are using genetics to change the food you eat.
Meet the Genetics OLogists
Find out where Rob, Emily, Logan, and Seth have followed their born curiosity.
Wear a Chimp on Your Wrist
How can you wear a chimp on your wrist—without getting primate elbow? The answer to this riddle is not as tough as it may seem.
What Makes You, YOU
Zoom inside your cells for a fascinating look at chromosomes, DNA, genes, and more!
Make Your Own Genetics Stationery
Send a note to a friend with these colorful letterheads.
What's This?
Put your viewing skills to the test—and explore the Museum's Frozen Tissue Collection—with this mystery photo challenge.
What Makes You, YOU
Nature + Nurture = You! While it may look like a simple equation, the combination of your genes and your environment is actually very complicated.
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Mystery at the Museum: An Accomplice Adventure

Mystery at the Museum: An Accomplice Adventure

thru February 28, 2012

Experience the Museum in a whole new way in this part-game, part-theater adventure.

The African-American Musical Mosaic

The African-American Musical Mosaic

Feb 18th, 2012 thru Feb 18th, 2012

A Night at the Museum Sleepover (February 25)

A Night at the Museum Sleepover (February 25)

Feb 25th, 2012 thru Feb 25th, 2012

Pawkar Raymi Spring Celebration with the Kichwa Nation

Pawkar Raymi Spring Celebration with the Kichwa Nation

Mar 3rd, 2012 thru Mar 3rd, 2012

A Night at the Museum Sleepover (March 9)

A Night at the Museum Sleepover (March 9)

Mar 9th, 2012 thru Mar 9th, 2012

Extremophiles: Life in Extreme Environments

Extremophiles: Life in Extreme Environments

Mar 11th, 2012 thru Mar 11th, 2012

Discovery Room Anniversary Event

Discovery Room Anniversary Event

Mar 19th, 2012 thru Mar 19th, 2012

Humans and chimps share 98.8 percent of their DNA.

Identical twins have the exact same genes, but their fingerprints are unique.

If you uncoiled the DNA from one human cell it would measure 6 feet in length.

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