Genetic Disorders

The media staff researched this topic for you and have found the following sites helpful.  These sources are outside of the Plainfield South High School Media Center and District 202.  Remember when you are searching the internet, you need to be aware of who authored the article you are using in your presentation/paper.

MedlinePlus Genetic and other Diseases Encyclopedia (excellent)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia/html

Mayo Clinic (also an excellent  source)
http://www.mayoclinic.com

Your Genes Your Health-Dolan DNA Learning Center
http://yourgenesyourhealth.org/

The Doctor's Guide to the Internet - Cystic Fibrosis
www.pslgroup.com/CF.HTM 

Dolan DNA Learning Center  (excellent site)
http://yourgenesyourhealth.org/

Down Syndrome: Health Issues
www.ds-health.com/

Down Syndrome: Understanding the Gift of Life
www.nas.com/downsyn/

National Hemophilia Foundation
http://www.hemophilia.org/bdi/bdi_types1.htm

Spina Bifida Association
http://www.sbaa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index

American Sickle Cell Anemia Association
http://www.ascaa.org/faq.asp

MedlinePlus:  Sickle Cell Anemia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sicklecellanemia.html

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
http://www.msfacts.org/

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://www.nmss.org/

Muscular Dystrophy Association
www.mdausa.org/

Genetic Disorders
http://www.noah-health.org/en/genetic/