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| http://library.thinkquest.org/C0125833/english/unravelling.php | ||
| Learn about the Human Genome Project, what it is and what it does, findings concerning human DNA sequencing, the tools used to analyze the Project's data, how the Project's findings will be used for gene therapy and genetic counseling, as well as ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the work of the Project. ( http://library.thinkquest.org/C0125833/english/unravelling.php ) | ||
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| http://sfn.org/ | ||
| Go to The Society for Neuroscience and browse its journal (The Journal of Neuroscience, where you can read abstracts of current research), watch short videos on such brain disorders as Parkinson's and Alzheimers, and even order free resources, such as their book, Brain Facts: A Primer on the Brain and Nervous System. ( http://sfn.org ) | ||
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| http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ehc.html | ||
| Explore the extraordinary resources available at the Web site of Professor Eric Chudler, Neuroscience for Kids. Don't be fooled by the title—even faculty who teach neuroscience can learn a lot at this site and find excellent information and links. Better yet, sign up for Professor Chudler's monthly newsletter to keep informed on new and fascinating information about the brain and the many fields related to its study (chudler@u.washington.edu). ( http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ehc.html ) | ||
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| http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/kinser/Structure1.html#cerebrum | ||
| This informative site is organized into ten main subject areas: Brain and Behavior, Complex Systems, Genes and Behavior, Science and Culture, Science Education, among others, and each area contains interactive exhibits, articles, and links to other resources. ( http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/kinser/Structure1.html#cerebrum ) | ||
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| http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/ | ||
| Visit Colorado State University's site to obtain more detailed and supplementary information on the Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System. This site has something for everyone including core material for a basic understanding, advanced material for those who want more detail, and some additional fun/interesting information. ( http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/ ) | ||
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| http://www.schizophrenia.com/research/schiz.brain.htm | ||
| View these images showing the devastating impact of schizophrenia on the brain. Scientists at UCLA and the National Institute of Mental Health, employed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to scan a group of teenagers repeatedly as they developed schizophrenia. ( http://www.schizophrenia.com/research/schiz.brain.htm ) | ||
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| http://www.alz.org/ | ||
| The Alzheimer's Association is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. This site provides information regarding innovative treatment therapies, early detection, lifestyle habits associated with Alzheimer's, cultural issues, and genetic testing to assess risk. ( http://www.alz.org/ ) | ||
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| http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/partnership/brain.html | ||
| An excellent source if you want to find out more about gender differences in the brain, is Columbia University's Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine website. ( http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/partnership/brain.html ) | ||
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