American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Elizabeth Blackburn, ph.d.
Biography on Elizabeth Blackburn, a research scientist who is credited with discovering new understanding of telomerase and telomere biology, opening the door to new treatments for degenerative diseases, aging, as well as cancer.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Mapping Chromosome 21
This site has all kinds of information about current events on the decoding of the human genome, and specifically chromosome 21. This research will be helpful in identifying the root of common Down Syndrome complications.
Other
Science.ca: Irene Ayako Uchida
Irene Ayako Uchida is a Canadian geneticist famous for her research into the chromosomal abnormality that indicates Down Syndrome. This is both a biographical profile, with a short video interview, as well as an explanation of the...
Other
Oregon State University: Barleyworld
This is a site about barley that contains a list on the left with a link to a page about the North American Barley Genome Project.