Down's Syndrome WWW Page
http://nas.com/downsyn/
The Down's Syndrome WWW Page is an excellent resource to learn
about Down's Syndrome. This web site contains information about
this genetic disorder, treatments available, information on support
groups, and many recently published articles dealing with a variety
topics relating to Down's Syndrome. A great resource for a student
doing a
genetic disorder report on Down's Syndrome.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's
Human Genome Center
http://www-bio.llnl.gov/bbrp/genome/genome.html
This web site contains an overview of the work being done at the
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Human Genome Center.
Maps of chromosome 19, FISH images, DNA sequencing, instrumentation
for the Human Genome Project and other genetic biotechnology information
can be found here.
OMIM Home Page - Online Medelian Inheritance
In Man
http://www3.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/Omim/
This web site contains a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders.
Included are textual information, pictures, and reference information.
This site contains links to NCBI's Entrez database of MEDLINE
articles. Excellent search engine.
The Internet Pathology Laboratory
http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html
This web site is an excellent lesson on genetic disorders. Case
studies of inherited metabolic disorders, chromosomal abnormalities,
infections, and neoplasia that may occur in the pediatric age
group. Great graphics!
Representation of Positionally-Cloned
Human Disease Genes
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/dbEST/dbEST_genes/
This web site contains descriptions and genetic maps of all human
genetic disorders and diseases that have been researched in the
last year. Excellent site for learning about genetic disorders
and chromosomal abmormalities.
Rutgers Student Scientists
http://morgan.rutgers.edu/
The Rutgers Student Scientists home page based at the Waksman
Institute at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is designed
for high-school and college students interested in doing active
scientific research at their own school or college, as well as
teachers who want to expand their educational resources. The highlights
of this wonderful web page include a fantastic on-line genetics
tutorial and an on-line molecular biology quiz.
The Human Genome Project
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/HGP/
The Human Genome Project is an international research program
designed to "construct detailed genetic and physical maps
of the human genome, to determine the complete nucleotide sequence
of human DNA, to localize the estimated 50,000-100,000 genes within
the human genome, and to perform similar analyses on the genomes
of several other
organisms used extensively in research laboratories as model systems."
An excellent resource for teachers to show actual current biotechnology
research.
Rare Genetic Diseases in Children
http://mcrcr2.med.nyu.edu/murphp01/
This is a homepage that contains links to a wealth of information
about rare genetic diseases that are usually mentioned in general
biology texts. There are links to pages which describe symptoms,
treatment, and support groups. Students can also chat with affected
families and health professionals. An excellent source for up-to-date
information on rare genetic disorders.
Genetics Education Network
http://www.phys.ksu.edu:80/gene/
The Gene homepage says the network is "dedicated to rescuing
teachers and other students from terminal boredom by helping them
do real science with modern research organisms." There are
links to experiments and an excellent photo gallery. Students
can also chat with scientists and teachers.
DNA From the Beginning
http://vector.cshl.org/dnaftb/
A multimedia primer on the basics of genetics and heredity.
The Biology Project: Human Biology
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/human_bio.html
MCET's Human Genome Project
http://www.mcet.edu/genome/
Ewe 2
http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/ewe2/