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Harvard University

Harvard University: Neurofibromatosis Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
This explanation of the two forms of neurofibromatosis (NF)reveals the chromosomal locations of NF genes and their related proteins. Illustrated.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of type 1 diabetes. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.
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Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: The New Diagnostics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover new knowledge about molecular biology- how molecules fit together as a lock and key. This has given researchers new diagnostic tools that use immune cells from mice to produce antibodies to detect a specific virus or bacterium.
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Other

Human Ecology and Human Adaptability

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes eccrine and apocrine glands and relates them to heat tolerance. Also includes some information on sebaceous glands.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Morquio Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Ask a Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
Ask questions about any topic in biology and receive an e-mail response within two weeks. There is an archive of "Top 10 Questions" and responses for each of the following topics: animals, human biology, general biology, evolution,...
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Website
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Multifactorial Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of multifactorial inheritance as it relates to cattle. This is easy to understand information using a cleft lip and coat color to explain multifactorial inheritance and quantitative inheritance.
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Website
Other

Dr. Greene's House Calls: Trisomy 13

For Students 9th - 10th
Doctor describes Trisomy 13 in layperson's terms. Explanations of chromosome 13 function, abnormalities resulting from trisomy, history of syndrome, and prenatal testing.
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Website
Other

Sickle Cell Anemia Association: Sickle Cell Anemia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Morquio Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Morquio Syndrome, with a list of organizations which provide support and further information.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Biohack Your Cells to Fight Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Greg Foot dives into the science of how biologists are biohacking the human body to try to fix the seemingly unfixable.
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Activity
American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Conditions: Congenital Heart Defects

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn in-depth information about congenital heart defects and their impact on both children and adults. Information about types of heart defects, their impact on future health, causes and treatment options are also given.

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