An Introduction to Genetics and Genetic Testing 
This online fact sheet answers consumers questions about genetic disorders and metabolism. It discusses genetic counseling, prenatal diagnoses and X-linked disorders.... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
American Journal of Human Genetics
A monthly journal for health professionals interested in the medical specialty of human genetics. Topics AJHG covers include behavioral genetics, biochemical genetics, clinical genetics, cytogenetics,... Details >
American Society of Human Genetics |
Birth Defects: Genetics
Learn about genetic factors and genetic disorders and the prevention of birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other unique conditions in children.... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities |
Cancer Gene Therapy (Journal)
The essential gene therapy resource for cancer researchers and clinicians. The Journal is published monthly, offering the latest developments in gene therapy for cancer.
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Cancer Genetics
Links to patient and health professionals information about genetics and gene testing related to cancer. These include a list of genetic cancer types; policies that regulate genetic testing; a search ... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Environmental Genome Project Home Page
This page welcomes to the Environmental Genome Project, a program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National Institutes of Health (NIEHS/NIH). The mission of the EGP is to imp... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health |
From Maps to Medicine: About the Human Genome Research Project
The Human Genome Project is an ambitious effort to understand the hereditary instructions that make each of us unique. The goal of this effort is to find the location of the 100,000 or so human genes ... Details >
National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health |
GenBank--the National Institutes of Health Genetic Sequence Database
GenBank is the NIH genetic sequence database, an annotated collection of all publicly available DNA sequences. A five-page description is available. The complete release notes for the current version ... Details >
National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health |
Gene Therapy (Journal)
A monthly publication, this journal is targeted to clinicians and researchers with an interest in genetic disease and the use of genetic techniques in disease control.... Details >
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Genetic and Rare Conditions: Support Groups & Information Page
Professionals, educators, or individuals seeking information on genetic conditions or birth defects can use this directory to locate national and international organizations, or contact a genetic coun... Details >
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Genomics and Disease Prevention
The basic science of public health genomics is "human genome epidemiology," the set of methods for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data on the distribution of gene variants, gene-disease assoc... Details >
National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Genomics Weekly Update
This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genetic research on disease prevention and public health. ... Details >
National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Genomics: Training Opportunities
Health professionals may visit this site for information on career development and training opportunities in the field of genetic medicine and disease prevention.... Details >
National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Glossaries of Genome / Human Genetics Terms
A listing of glossaries of genome and genetic terms available on the Internet.... Details >
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HuGE Net (Human Genome Epidemiology Network)
HuGE Net represents the collaboration of individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds who are committed to the development and dissemination of population-based human genome epidemiologic in... Details >
National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
HuGE Published Literature Database (HuGE Pub Lit)
This site provides updated online knowledge base of population-based, epidemiologic studies of human genes published in journals included in PubMed. HuGE Pub Lit is the cornerstone of GDPInfo, a large... Details >
National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Human Genome -- A Guide to Online Resources
A resource for biomedical researchers around the world. Using search and analysis tools developed at NCBI, scientists
can: find a gene's location in the genome; find other genes in the same region; c... Details >
National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine |
Human Genome Sequencing
Users can browse the genome by chromosome and download sequences. Each chromosome's database is accessible from a searchable tool bar.... Details >
National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine |
Laurence Moon Bardet Biedl Syndrome Information and Referral Services
Links to support services, organizations, genetic societies, treatment clinics and other resources related to Laurence Moon Bardet Biedl Syndrome.... Details >
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Medicines for You: Studying How Your Genes Can Make a Difference
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Your lifestyle, the food you eat, and where you live and work can all affect how you respond to medicines. But your genes can also play a role. ... Details >
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health |
National Library of Medicine: Databases & Electronic Information Sources
A wide variety of resources related to the biomedical and health sciences, both past and present. The format of the information accessed through these resources also varies: searchable databases & dat... Details >
National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health |
ResourceLink: Genetic Counseling Resources
Search this database to locate genetic counseling services or to get information about the genetic counseling profession. Genetic Counselors listed in this database are NSGC members and can be searche... Details >
National Society of Genetic Counselors |
Science Primer
This primer provides lay information on bioinformatics, genome mapping, molecular modeling, SNPs, ESTs, microarray technology, molecular genetics, pharmacogenomics, and phylogenetics.... Details >
National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine |
Understanding Gene Testing
Basic information about gene testing and key genetic concepts and answers to a number of frequently asked questions about the science, potential benefits, and potential risks of gene testing.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
What is a Genetic Disease?
A genetic disease or disorder is the result of changes, or mutations, in an individual’s DNA. A mutation is a change in the letters (DNA sequence) that make up a gene.... Details >
Genetic Alliance |