National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute
This is the home page of the head agency overseeing the Human Genome Project.
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Explore the astonishing world of health. Search 36,390 health topics and articles.
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Kids Health: Childhood Cancer
This article gives information about childhood cancer and its most common cause, genetic mutation. Treatment information is also included.
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Kids Health: The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
Genes can sometimes be a difficult topic for students to understand, but this article provides a nice description of genes, how they work, and the disorders that can sometimes arise. The article also touches on how genetic engineering...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: What Are Gene Mutations?
This website provides an answer to the following question: "What are Gene Mutations?" Many links are provided throughout this short description that access information on related subjects.
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Common Lit: "About Treacher Collins Syndrome" by Common Lit Staff
This informational text gives a brief overview of the causes and effects of Treacher Collins syndrome, the same condition that Auggie, the protagonist of Wonder by R.J. Palacio, has.As you read this text, try to imagine the different...
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Kids Health: Making Sense of Muscular Dystrophy
This site provides a general overview of muscular dystrophy. Content defines the disease and explains how life is affected by the disease, how the disease is treated, and more.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Genetic Disorders Group Activity
In this group activity, students will use the Internet to research genetic disorders. They will choose one and design a pamphlet which outlines background information about the disorder, symptoms of the disorder, state whether or not the...
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Kids Health: Sickle Cell Anemia
This article gives information about sickle cell anemia, a disease caused by mutations of the gene that forms red blood cells. Provided are answers to the following questions: "What Do Doctors Do?" and "What Can Teens Do to Stay Well?"
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Kids Health: Cystic Fibrosis
Site focuses on cystic fibrosis health issues as they relate to children; Includes CF overview, risk factors, specific effects on children, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Photographs of Deformed Frogs
Photographs of deformed frogs discovered in the wild and held in captivity from 1997 - 2006. Each picture has a brief explanation of the deformity.