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Basic Genetics

Books:

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DeBusk, Ruth.  Genetics The Nutrition Connection.  2003.  American Dietetic Association.

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Bennett, Robin L.  The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History.  1999.  Wiley-Liss Inc.

 

Useful Websites:

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Genetics and Nutrition -- Independent learning tutorial designed to introduce students to the impact of genetics on nutrition-related healthcare.  The tutorial also serves as a basic genetics review and includes opportunities to further explore topics that are not understood as well as topics of interest.

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Primer on Molecular Genetics -- Contains basic information on genetics and genomics, and a useful glossary

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Understanding genetics --  Information on basic genetic concepts from GlaxoSmithKline

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An introduction to genetics -- A simple introduction to genetics, inheritance and genetic disease, produced by the UK Genetic Interest Group

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New South Wales Genetics Education Program -- Fact sheets on basic genetics and genetic conditions

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A Question of Genes: Inherited Risk -- Program material from the US Public Broadcasting Service

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Genetic Science Learning Center --  Joint project of the University of Utah Eccles Institute of Human Genetics and School of Medicine and the Utah Museum of Natural History, which helps people understand how genetics affect their lives and society

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The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders -- Kidshealth website provides information about genetics and inheritance for kids

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Human Genome Project Information -- Contains for information about the history, progress, research, and resources of the Human Genome Project.

 

 

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