Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: Discovering Genes Associated With Diseases and Traits in Dogs
In this video module, students learn how scientists use genetic information from dogs to find out which gene (out of all 20,000 dog genes) is associated with any specific trait or disease of interest. This method involves comparing...
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Osmosis: Hemochromatosis
What is hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder where the body isn't able to regulate its iron absorption. This video explores the pathophysiology behind iron overload, common complications, important clinical signs and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: X Linked Traits and Disorders: Lesson 2
This lesson will give examples of disorders that are linked to genes on the X chromosome. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "X-Linked Traits and Disorders."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Autosomal Recessive Traits and Disorders: Lesson 2
This lesson will identify how inherited recessive alleles on autosomes can cause various genetic disorders. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Autosomal Recessive Traits and Disorders."
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Sophia: Changes in Chromosome Number: Lesson 2
This lesson will explore what types of events can change the number of chromosomes an individual has and the physical outcomes of having an abnormal number of chromosomes. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Changes in Chromosome Number."
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Sophia: Changes in Chromosome Number: Lesson 3
This lesson will explore what types of events can change the number of chromosomes an individual has and the physical outcomes of having an abnormal number of chromosomes. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Changes in Chromosome Number."
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Sophia: Autosomal Dominant Traits and Disorders: Lesson 2
This lesson will identify how inherited dominant alleles on autosomes can cause various genetic disorders. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Autosomal Dominant Traits and Disorders."