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Genetic Disorders and Heredity

Suitcase Exhibition

View of Genetic Disorders and Heredity.

Annie Thérien © Canadian Museum of Nature

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Genetic Disorders and Heredity is a suitcase-sized exhibition that explains what genetic disorders are and how we inherit them. With the help of interactive activities, colourful text panels, fun computer games and three-dimensional models, you will find out how humans inherit genetic disorders and learn about the different types of genetic disorders that can affect us. You'll also read about the amazing research Canadian scientists are doing to understand these diseases and discover new treatments and cures.

Don’t miss your chance to discover all the fun that can be crammed into a single suitcase!

Components

  • six bilingual graphic panels
  • portable computer with three games and four testimonials and an ethical quiz
  • two flipbooks
  • one card-and-mirror game
  • soft sculpture of chromosome 7 with key
  • 3D DNA model
  • programmes and activity sheets
  • books

Space Requirements

Logo of The Geee! in Genome and an illustration of a chromosome.

Andrew Syred / Science Photo Library, Annie Thérien, Claude Lafrance, Andre LaPointe © Canadian Museum of Nature

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  • the suitcase weighs 34 kg (74 lb.)
  • when set up, the contents occupy approximately two tabletops

Special Requirements

  • tables
  • security and environmental controls
  • active staff participation to organize and present programmes
  • TV and DVD

Cost

  • loan fee starts at $225
  • one-way shipping fees are extra

Availability

  • contact us to find out when this exhibition is available

Information and Reservations

Rachel Gervais

Logo of The Geee! in Genome.

Andrew Syred / Science Photo Library, Annie Thérien © Canadian Museum of Nature

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The Geee! in Genome is a national public education project that explores the science of genomics and celebrates the work of Canada’s leading experts in this field of research. Visit the web site.

 

Where to See It

To book this exhibition, or for more info:
Rachel Gervais
• rgervais@mus-nature.ca
• Tel: 613.566.4211
• Toll-free: 1.800.263.4433.