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Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
Health Professional Version   Last Modified: 09/22/2008
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The DNA Files Series of 14 1-hour public radio documentaries and related information.
Dolan DNA Learning Center Gene Almanac Variety of educational resources, including an interactive DNA timeline.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered Provides support and information to individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer through a toll-free help line, message boards, chat, and support groups.
Genetics Education Center Material for educators.
Genetics Home Reference—National Library of Medicine Consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions.
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center Information service for the general public, including patients and their families as well as health care professionals and biomedical researchers.
Genetic Science Learning Center Basic genetics, genetic disorders, genetics in society, and several thematic units.
The Human Genome Project: Exploring Our Molecular Selves Downloadable modules or online viewing of The Human Genome Project, including milestones, a talking glossary, classroom activities, and a 3-D computer-animated video on basic molecular biology.
The National Cancer Institute’s Dictionary of Genetics Terms Contains definitions for more than 100 terms related to genetics.
The New Genetics: A Resource for Students and Teachers Links to genetics education resources.
Understanding Cancer Series: Gene Testing (from the National Cancer Institute) Primer on genetic testing.


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