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University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Sickle Cell Anemia [Pdf]
Students will use a Sickle Cell Anemia case study to learn about allele frequencies, genetics, and molecular biology.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Morquio Syndrome
A brief, bullet-pointed explanation of the characteristics of Morquio Syndrome. The information includes symptoms, tests and treatments for the syndrome, as well as prognosis and possible complications.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Disease & Mutation: Sickle Cell
A brief overview of Sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease that affects hemoglobin in the blood. [1:30]
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Health System: Your Child: Xxx Syndrome (Trisomy X)
Fact page describes the genetic disorder Triple X Syndrome or Trisomy X. Includes explanation of the genetics involved as well as treatment of the disorder.
University of Arizona
Ua: Diagnosis of Klinefelter's Syndrome
Brief tutorial dealing with Klinefelter's diagnosis. Provides illustration of nondisjunction and Klinefelter's karyotype. Information provided regarding other sex chromosome aneuploidies.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Klinefelter's Syndrome
Wikipedia entry for Klinefelter's Syndrome in both mammals and adults. Links are also given for additional information on related subjects.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Human Inheritance
This illustrated article describes the difference between a genetic trait and a genetic disease/disorder.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Your Genes, Your Health: Down Syndrome
Key facts about Down Syndrome are available on this page--just roll over the icons. For more detailed information, use the left navigation to explore causes, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
Other
Genetica Lens: Morquio Syndrome
Part of a project designed to provide visual documentation of individuals with rare genetic disorders, in order to help with the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. This page describes Morquio Syndrome and discusses the problems...
Other
Sickle Cell Anemia Association: Sickle Cell Anemia
The Sickle Cell Anemia Association invites you to "visit often to get the latest news and available information" on sickle cell anemia. Visit the FAQ section for quick facts and answers to basic questions.
Other
Klinefelter Organisation: About Ks
Excellent review of basic genetics and a description of Klinefelter's Syndrome.
Science Daily
Science Daily: Iowa Researchers Rare, Accelerated Aging Condition
Article summarizes recent University of Iowa research. Progeria patients show deficiencies in certain antioxidant enzymes. Author provides information about possible application of gene therapy in future progeria research and treatment
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Inheritance of Hemophilia
This site explains the X-linked inheritance of Hemophilia and includes a diagram.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. National Library of Medicine: Genetic Conditions: Huntington Disease
This resource provides a summary of the disease effects on the body and the genetics behind its inheritance. There are several links to other useful sites.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. National Library of Medicine: Genetics Home Reference: Triple X Syndrome
Fact page describes Triple X Syndrome or Trisomy X. Includes explanation of the genetics involved and treatment of the disorder.
Other
Who Named It?: Hurler's Syndrome
In addition to a description of Hurler's Syndrome, this site gives biographical information about a list of people associated with the disease, including those who have done significant research.
Other
Dr. Greene's House Calls: Trisomy 13
Doctor describes Trisomy 13 in layperson's terms. Explanations of chromosome 13 function, abnormalities resulting from trisomy, history of syndrome, and prenatal testing.
WebMD
Web Md: Klinefelter's Syndrome
This site from WebMD Health is a very informative approach to klinefelter's syndrome. It has a fairly in-depth topic overview, then discusses symptoms, exams, treatment, home care and other places to get help.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Calculating Genetic Risk
How can someone estimate their chances of developing a genetic disease? Probe some of the tools used to investigate disease inheritance, and find out why it is difficult to accurately predict what family members will get certain genetic...
WebMD
Web Md: Morquio Syndrome
A brief description of Morquio Syndrome, with a list of organizations which provide support and further information.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How Do Mutations Cause Genetic Disorders?
Get a brief overview of the connection between mutations and genetic diseases. Several causes of mutations are also presented.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Inheritance Calculator: Blank Make Your Own
An interactive Punnett Square calculator which allows students to work out patterns of inheritance for any autosomal recessive genetic trait or disease.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Spherical Erythrocytes and Hemolysis
Read a passage about spherical erythrocytes and hemolysis and answer the follow-up questions.
Other
Trisomy 21: The Story of Down Syndrome
Written by a physician who has a child with Down Syndrome, this article reviews basic genetics and explains the occurrence of Down Syndrome as a result of nondisjunction in cell division. Includes normal and Down karyotypes....