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Check out these sites to learn more about genetics and genomics. (Feb 2025)

Genome Quebec

Genomics 101

https://genomequebec.com/en/genomics/understand-genomics/basic-concepts/

Educational space

https://genomequebec.com/en/educative-content/educational-space/

This platform is aimed primarily at secondary school students and science and technology teachers. It presents the basic concepts of genetics, as well as introducing the more advanced notions of genomics. Génome Québec also offers free classroom activities to help students put their knowledge into practice.

National Human Genome Research Institute

A brief guide to genomics

https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/A-Brief-Guide-to-Genomics

Fact sheets about genomics including pharmacogenomics, microarray, genetics vs. genomics and more

https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets

MedlinePlus

Find public-friendly information about the effects of genetic variation on human health

https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/ 

Genome Education Programme  - National Health Services England

What is genomics?

https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/education/core-concepts/what-is-genomics/

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