I'm Bev Snipes, a Biology teacher at Sanderson High in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have had 23 years of teaching experience. This is a homepage that contains links to a wealth of information about rare genetic diseases that are usually mentioned in general biology texts. There are links to pages which describe symptoms, treatment, and support groups.
Students can also chat with affected families and health professionals.
An excellent source for up to date information on rare genetic disorders. Links include a map showing location of reefs throughout the world, beautiful pictures, and sample lesson plans. There are links to experiments and an excellent photo gallery. Students can also chat with scientists and teachers. Students get to see an inside view of common organelles like mitochondria and the Golgi apparatus.