National Institutes of Health
Office of Rare Diseases
Good site to find information on various rare diseases. Has links to definitions, causes, treatments, publications. Also has an extensive list of rare diseases.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Progeria: Growing Old Too Fast [Pdf]
Students can read this full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses how biotechnology can help those with rare diseases like Progeria.
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The National Organization for Rare Disorders
This organization specializes in providing assistance for those with rare diseases. This part of the site lists rare diseases in alphabetical order. Each disease is defined and organizations that specialize in the disease are listed.
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Cord: Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders
This site is home to the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, which is committed to the enhancement of the lives of all persons affected by rare disorders. Good information on rare diseases and how to cope with them.
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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.