This website maintained by the National Human Genome Research Institute - National Institutes of Health gives reliable information regarding genetic and rare diseases. Over 40 genetic disorders are described, including Down's syndrome, retinitis pigmentosa, and sickle-cell disease. The description of each disorder includes details such as what it is, what its symptoms are, and how it is diagnosed.

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This website by NIH gives basic information about genetics in an easy-to-understand format. It provides a good summary on topics such as cells and DNA, genes and mutations, gene therapy, Human Genome Project, genomics research etc.

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This site is award-winning and comprehensive. It thoroughly discusses genes, tissues, biochemical paths, and developmental processes in the fruit fly, Drosophila. Its gene index identifies genes with their functions, maternal and zygotically transcribed genes, genes important to behavior and genes in conserved pathways. Its tissue and organ development section shows stages and an atlas, as well...

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This website features news articles from NIH News that relate to findings on the human genome and associated diseases.

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This recitation helps students review and master the concepts of gene expression, as well as modeling a useful study technique. Students work with whiteboards and dry-erase markers while the instructor can walk around to guide/ask probing questions. The activity can be tweaked depending on the instructor's specific expectations for students. Ranking the potential severity of various mutations...

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