Chromosome Links
Chromosome
Launchpad
This site is provided as a single-source launchpad to information about
each human chromosome. Each chromosome page provides links to gene maps,
sequences, associated genetic disorders, nonhuman genetic models, identified
genes, research efforts, laboratories, and other information as available.
Chromosomes
A brief overview of eukaryotic chromosome structure. From Kimball's
Biology Pages, an online biology text book by Dr. John W. Kimball.
General
Cytogenetics Information
A brief introduction to chromosomes and chromosome abnormalities. Also
available en
Español.
Cytogenetics
Gallery: What is a chromosome?
An introduction to chromosomes from the University of Washington Department
of Pathology.
Chromosome
Browser
This interactive browser from The Wellcome Trust describes select genes
found on each human chromosome. Select the View Tour
link to open the browser in a new window. Requires Flash 5 or higher.
Chromosome Disorders
Chromosome
Deletion Outreach
A non-profit
organization that provides support to individuals and families affected
by chromosome disorders. See Introduction
to Chromosomes for basics on chromosomes and chromosome aberrations.
Unique
A support group based in the United Kingdom that focuses on rare chromosome
disorders. Membership is free for affected families. Download The
Little Yellow Book (PDF) which provides basic information on chromosomes
and rare chromosome disorders.
Animations
of Chromosomal Structural Abnormalities
Generalized graphic animations of select chromosome aberrations from the
Tokyo Medical University Department of Paediatircs Genetics Study Group.
Chromosomal
Variation in Man
This database of chromosomal variants and anomalies is an online version
of the book Catalog of Chromosomal Variants and Anomalies, 8th
Edition (1997) by Digamber S. Borgaonkar, Ph.D. This is a more technical
resource that serves as a compilation of world literature on chromosomal
alterations and abnormalities.
Resources for Learning about Genes on Chromosomes
OMIM
OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man), a database of human genes,
traits, and heritable disorders, is the primary information source for
the online
version of the Human Genome Landmarks poster. To learn more about
searching OMIM, see the step-by-step tutorial Searching
OMIM: Finding Information about Genes, Traits, and Disorders.
Gene
Resources
This section of the
Gene and Protein Database Guide at Gene Gateway describes different databases
that you can use to learn about specific genes.
Educational Activities
See also Human
Genome Project Education Resources
What
Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us?
This activity from the Genetic
Science Learning Center introduces some chromosome basics. Online
and paper-based karyotyping activities also are included.
Match
Up Chromosome Pairs
This activity from the Genetic
Science Learning Center describes what scientists look for when comparing
chromosomes.
Finding
a Gene on a Chromosome Map
This activity from the Genetic
Science Learning Center uses a puzzle analogy to explain the processes
used by scientists to find genes that cause genetic disorders.
Human
Chromosome Karyotyping Activity
This activity from The
Biology Project uses digital images of chromosomes to simulate human
karyotyping. Also available en
Español.
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