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Brain, Mind, and Behavior (2nd ed.) (1985)

This book is part of a multimedia teaching package involving the Public Broadcasting System’s series "The Brain." The beauty of the brain is captured in both well-written essays and photographs.

Genetics Society of Canada/Société de génétique du Canada

The Genetics Society is a professional membership organization for geneticists; they publish their own research journal.

Human Growth Foundation

This organization seeks to promote better understanding of human growth problems caused by pituitary gland irregularities. Information about hormone-related problems is available, as are recommendations for educational programs.

Huntington’s Disease Society of America

This organization is for individuals and volunteers concerned with Huntington’s disease, an inherited and terminal neurological condition that causes progressive brain and nerve deterioration. Audiovisual materials, referral services, and general information are available.

The Mismeasure of Man (1981)

Gould is one of the best contemporary scientist-writers. In this book, he gives fascinating insights into the nature of biological and cultural evolution.

National Genetics Foundation

This foundation provides information about birth defects, the genetic basis of disorders, and their treatment.

Parkinson Foundation of Canada

The foundation is dedicated to heightening public awareness, raising funds for research, developing and distributing literature and materials to individuals and organizations across Canada, and providing services to support persons with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers. Their newsletter, Network, is published five times a year.

Parkinson’s Educational Program

This program serves as a clearinghouse for information about Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder. It assists in establishing support groups throughout world. Educational materials are available.

The Twins Foundation

For information about twins and multiple births, contact this organization.

Internet Resources

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Psychiatry/NPlinks.shtml

Brown University operates a comprehensive site about neurological resources.

http://www.hbp.scripps.edu/Home.html

National Science Foundation’s update on the Human Brain Project.

http://agora.leeds.ac.uk/comir/resources/links.html

Medical imaging resources available on the net.

http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html

Harvard exhibits the power of neuroimaging.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

National Library of Medicine includes links to relevant databases.

http://wwwl.biostr.washington.edu/Brain Project.html

University of Washington provides brain maps.

http://www.tbilaw.com/

Provides background on the nature of brain injury.

http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/HumanGenome/home.html

Review of the Human Genome Project.

http://gdbwww.gdb.org/gdb/ideo/docs/ideogram.html

Provides a map of the human genome.

http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-intro-to-biology.html

Answers to most frequently asked questions about evolution.

http://gancao.net/ht/comparison.shtml

Compares the principles of western and eastern medicine.

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