Welcome

Welcome to Genes Are Us, an exciting website that provides a huge range of resources for teachers to help young people learn more about genetic disorders and how differences in our genes help to make everyone unique.

Check out our film library and see how genetic disorders affect childrens' lives. There are also loads of presentations and resources you can download to show to your class.

Tamilore has Sickle Cell Anaemia

Meet 10 year old Tamilore who has Sickle Cell Anaemia. Hear what he has to say about living with the condition and how it affects his daily life. Watch his story

Pamela has sickle cell anaemia

Pamela has Sickle Cell Anaemia, an inherited blood disorder which means her blood cells are sickle shaped making it difficult for them to circulate around the body. Hear what she has to say about living with the intense pain. Watch her story

Max has Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED)

Max has Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (HED), a condition that means he cannot sweat, has no teeth and very little hair.  In this film, Max explains what living with the condition means for him and how it affects his life. Watch his story

Carys and George have Achondroplasia

Meet George and his sister Carys. Learn what life is like for them both living with Achondroplasia (sometimes referred to as restricted growth or dwarfism). Watch their story

Tom

In many ways Tom is just like other four-year-old boys, but often it’s his differences that people notice first. In this thought-provoking film, Ellie talks about what it's like to have a brother with Cockayne syndrome. Watch their story

Tiana and Star have brittle bone disease

Everyone gets a few bumps and bruises when they’re younger - it’s just part of growing up. But in this film we learn that Tiana has broken a total of eight bones and her sister Star has broken thirty-three. Watch their story

Brothers Connor and Luke have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

When Connor was younger he used to be able to walk. Hear what he has to say about life with a disability in this touching film about two brothers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Watch his story

What

This fun and easy to understand animation explains the influence that genes have on our everyday lives, from the colour of your eyes to the way your body works, grows and develops. Watch this film

Assembly plans for schools

We have created presentations suitable for primary and secondary school children for an assembly or classroom setting in PowerPoint and PDF formats. Download here

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