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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 >
Acid Maltase Deficiency Association Home Page
The Acid Maltase Deficiency Association, A M D A, was formed to assist in funding research and to promote public awareness of Acid Maltase Deficiency, also known as Pompe's Disease.... Details >
Cancer Genetics Services Directory
This directory lists professionals who provide services related to cancer genetics (cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, genetic susceptibility testing, and others).... Details >
Family History for Preventive Medicine
The CDC Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention (OGDP) in collaboration with several CDC programs and National Institutes of Health (NIH) has embarked on a public health initiative to evaluate wheth... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Frequently Asked Questions about Genomics
This page presents frequently asked questions about genomics, a newer term that describes the study of all the genes in a person, as well as interactions of those genes with each other and with that p... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 >
Genes and Disease
This site maps the genetic factors that contribute to human disease.... Details >
National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine
Genetics Home Reference
This Web site provides consumer-friendly information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes related to those conditions.... Details >
Genomics in Practice
Genomics in Practice Fact Sheet for Health Professionals ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Handbook: Help Me Understand Genetics
This page presents basic information about genetics in clear language and provides links to online resources. ... Details >