Name ________________________________  Period _____  Date _______________

Genetic Disorder Research

Introduction

There are thousands of genetic disorders that affect humans, some of which can have profound effects on a person's quality of life. Genetic disorders are passed from parents to offspring in the genetic code, and in some cases, a person may be a carrier for a disease and pass it to their children without knowing. Because genetic diseases are usually caused by errors or mutations in the genetic code, it is extremely difficult to cure the condition, and in most cases, doctors can only treat the symptoms. In this research, you will explore a genetic disease and create a poster for the class about the disease you researched.

I will be researching ____________________________________________________

My partner is _________________________________________________________

The website you will be using is: www.yourgenesyourhealth.org

What is It?	Symptoms (at least 3)
	Incidence (Who gets it/how many people get it)
	Inheritance (1 fact)
	Cause (2 facts)
	Testing & Screening (2 facts)
	Treatment (2 facts)
What Causes It? (3 facts)
How Is It Inherited? (3 facts)
How Is It Diagnosed? (5 facts)
How Is It Treated? (3 facts)
What Is It Like To Have It? (5 facts)