Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: High Platelet Count
Resource provides great information on Thrombocythemia, or high platelet count. The article is set up as a brief answer to a question about the condition, thrombocythemia. The information is short, factual and interesting.
Other
Psbc: Introduction to Hematology
This well-illustrated overview of blood biology examines the development and function of each of the different types of blood cells. Features include an assessment test.
Bryn Mawr College
Serendip: From Gene to Protein Transcription and Translation
Brief text summary of what students learn in the Dragon Genetics II lab along with links to download Student Handouts in PDF and Word formats, and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF format. Students use paper models to learn transcription...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn what it is and how it is passed on, what sickle cell crisis is and its cause, the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease, how it is treated, tips for traveling if you have it,...
Oregon State University
Oregon State: Linus Pauling a Centenary Exhibit
The life and work of the biochemist, peace activist, and proponent of Vitamin C's benefits, Linus Pauling, is put on display at this museum-quality site.
Emory University
Sickle Cell Information Center
Resource is dedicated to providing the latest information on news and research on sickle cell.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Problems can occur with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other parts of the blood. Many blood disorders are genetic, meaning they are inherited...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How This Disease Changes the Shape of Your Cells
Amber Yates dives into the science of the malignant sickle-cell mutation.
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Web Health Centre: Diet and Diseases
Learn to "watch your plate" to prevent complications associated with diseases and disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and ulcers. This is a good resource for those with medical problems and those who are healthy and just want general...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions on Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.28 Blood Diseases
Understand how blood illnesses affect human health.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Causes Red Blood Cells to Sickle?
The resource from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource provides questions related to the structure and characteristics of hemoglobin proteins.
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Cancerlinks: Possible Causes of Stomach Cancer
This write-up, with information taken from the National Cancer Institute, explores possible causes of stomach cancer.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: George R. Minot House
George R. Minot (1885-1950) was awarded a Nobel Prize for his work finding a treatment for pernicious anemia, then a fatal disease. This 1920s suburban house was his home from 1929 until his death.
CNN
Cnn: Researchers: Iron Deficiency Common in u.s.
This article discusses that despite efforts of the U.S. to increase iron levels in children by introducing iron fortified foods, there is still a percentage of children found to be iron deficient.
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