Read the career profile of the genetic counselor, who spends time with patients advising them of their options when deciding about the risks of genetic disease. Science Buddies lays out the educational requirements as well as the job...

A site dedicated to educating about genetic inheritance. Explore genetic testing and how your family history affects your genetic information.

This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...

Information and a variety of links regarding the genetic disorder known as Angelman syndrome.

Written by an organization committed to increasing public awareness of pediatric bipolar disorder, this site contains a thorough description of bipolar disorder, focusing primarily on bipolar disorder in children and adolescents....

A large collection of lesson and labs developed by high school biology teachers. Lesson plans cover the topics of Drosophila, population genetics, gene, molecular genetics, chromosomes, genetic disease, genetic counseling, and bioethics....

This comprehensive site offers Angelman Syndrome information for doctors and parents. The foundation contends that this syndrome, presumed rare, is present in thousands of children misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, or other...

This resource provides detailed information about Kabuki Syndrome.

This site gives many lesson plans for teaching middle and high school students about current and relevant science topics like autism, ADHD, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, birth defects, genetics, and more. The lessons are based on...

What do genetic counselors do? What kinds of questions do they answer? These are two of the questions that are addressed by this article. The site also has links to help you locate genetic counselors.

This site contains thorough information on Kabuki Syndrome, a rare genetic chromosomal disorder. The table of contents begins with facts about Kabuki Syndrome and contains excellent information on Kabuki. Also available in Italiano.

A narrated animation demonstrating a the DNA replication problem, trinucleotide repeat. Video [1:08]

This article gives information about childhood cancer and its most common cause, genetic mutation. Treatment information is also included.

Site focuses on cystic fibrosis health issues as they relate to children; Includes CF overview, risk factors, specific effects on children, diagnosis, and treatments.

ScienceDaily is an online magazine covering various aspects of science news. Coverage includes diseases, disorders, treatments, diagnosis, genetics, biotech, and more.

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.

Doctor describes Trisomy 13 in layperson's terms. Explanations of chromosome 13 function, abnormalities resulting from trisomy, history of syndrome, and prenatal testing.

This is a brief article that talks about the causes and effects of phenylketonuria (PKU). Read about how a "normal" person's system converts phenylalanine into tyrosine and how those with phenylketonuria cannot carryout this process.

This is the home page of the head agency overseeing the Human Genome Project.

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?"