Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Your Genes, Your Health: Phenylketonuria (Pku)
This interactive website, ideal for young students and visual learners, addresses the causes and treatments of phenylketonuria through a series of images, animation, and brief explanations. Included is a glossary of terms and links to...
University of Washington
University of Washington Pku Clinic: What Is Pku?
This is a brief article that talks about the causes and effects of phenylketonuria (PKU). Read about how a "normal" person's system converts phenylalanine into tyrosine and how those with phenylketonuria cannot carryout this process.
Other
Texas Department of Health: What Is Phenylketonuria?
The Texas Department of Health provides a site about phenylketonuria (PKU). The site discusses what it is, how it can be treated, and how a person gets PKU. Some important facts about the condition are presented as well.
WebMD
Web Md: Phenylketonuria (Pku)
WebMD offers a great overview of phenylketonuria. It begins with a topic overview, which includes information on causes and incidence, treatment, and maternal PKU. Then it discusses symptoms, home treatment, and other places to get help.
University of Washington
University of Washington: How Is Pku Monitored?
Read about the three ways through which phenylketonuria (PKU) is monitored: monthly blood tests, monthly food records, and regular visits to the clinic.
Other
Chemistry Explained: Artificial Sweeteners
Discusses four artificial sweeteners that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These include saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame K, and sucralose.