Genetics: Genetic Disorders
These sites focus on genetic disorders. Learn what they are and how DNA and chromosomes are related to genetic disorders. There is information about facts and theories, symptoms, incidence, cause, treatment, and testing and screening of genetic disorders. Includes audio, movie clips, games, and activities. There are also links to eThemes Resources on Genetics: Basics and Genetics: Genes and DNA.
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The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
This page has quick information about genes and how they work. Learn what genetic disorders are and how genes can be altered.
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What are Genetic Disorders?
Learn about genetic disorders related to causes, symptoms, and treatments. Includes charts and animations.
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How Genetic Disordered are Inherited
Click `Next' to learn how genetic disorders are inherited.
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Your Genes Your Health: A Multimedia Guide to Genetic Disorders
Click on a left menu to learn about each genetic disorder. The topic includes facts and theories, symptoms, incidence, cause, treatment, and testing and screening. Includes audios and movie clips.
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Understanding Gene Testing
Find out what types of diseases can be predicted with gene tests.
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Genome British Columbia: Activities
This site includes videos and activities for learning about genomics and the impact of DNA on diseases. NOTE: This site links to social networking sites and a discussion board.
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Simple Answers to Kids' Questions about Down Syndrome
Find the answers to questions about Down Syndrome. Includes links to current information, physician's resources, recent news, upcoming events and ways to get involved with a Down Syndrome support group.
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Turner Syndrome
Learn about Turner Syndrome, including: physical features and clinical characteristics, and living with Turner Syndrome - pediatric management, management of short stature, management of puberty, adult management, fertility and family planning issues.
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Klinefelter Syndrome
Learn about Kinefelter Syndrome, including: characteristics/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and what to expect.
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Cri du chat (Chromosome 5) Syndrome
Learn about Cri du Chat (Chromosome 5) Syndrome, including what it is, how common it is, genetic changes related to the syndrome, whether or not it can be inherited, and links to additional information.
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About Williams Syndrome
Learn more about Williams Syndrome, including its cause, symptoms, and number of incidences.
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Williams Syndrome Diagnosis
Find out how the diagnosis is made, the clues both physically and psychologically.
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Chromosomal Translocations
Learn about chromosomal translocations, including reciprocal translocations and centric fusions.
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Philadelphia Chromosome
Learn about Philadelphia Chromosome, including what it is and why it is important. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Robertsonian Translocation
Learn about Robertsonian Translocation, including what it is and why it is important. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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eThemes Resource: Genetics: Basics
Learn about the basics of genetics and the father of genetics, Gregor Mendel. Find out what heredity is, what genotype and phenotype are. Learn about different types of crossing and breeding, traits, genes, and chromosomes. Includes animated movie, matching and concentration games, quizzes, and flashcards. There are links to eThemes resources on Punnett squares, DNA, and blood types.
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eThemes Resource: Genetics: Genes and DNA
Learn about deoxyribonucleic acid commonly known as DNA. Discover the importance of the DNA strand, chromosomes, and genes. Read about people who worked on discoveries in the past and what scientists are able to achieve today. Find out how many of the same chromosomes people share with each other and the rest of living creatures. Learn about the Human Genome Project. Includes online quizzes, interactive tours, 3D animations, and video clips. There are links to eThemes resources on genetics and Punnett squares.