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Genetics Webquest -- Resources

These links will help you along the way

Medline Plus A helpful website from the US National Library Service	Right Health Directory A listing of various genetic disorders and resources
New York Online Access for Health A list of all kinds of health related information	National Center for Disease Control A helpful resource for all kinds of diseases and disorders
Your Genes Your Health Interactive website with information on all kinds of diseases and disorders	March of Dimes A helpful resource for expecting mothers. An insightful list for most genetic disorders
Kids Health An excellent resource for parents of children with genetic disorders.	Mayo Clinic Shows how genetic disorders are inherited
Human Genome Institute An excellent list of genetic disorders and explanations. Listing of family resources	Excellent Reference Sites: Genetics Home Reference University of Kansas Centre for Genetics Education University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Possible Topics for your Exploration

Cystic Fibrosis

Hemophilia

Down Syndrome

Sickle Cell Disease

Muscular Dystrophy

Spina Bifida

Huntington's Disease

Turner Syndrome

Klinefelter Syndrome

PKU

DNA is inserted into agarose gel for electrophoresis

DNA is inserted into agarose gel and then the scientists run an electric current through it.
The electric current creates a charge, causing the DNA to migrate to the opposite end

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