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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
Myelin Project Home Page 
This is the home page for the Myelin Project, which offers hope for Multiple Sclerosis, the Leukodystrophies, and other Myelin Disorders.... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Publications
Also available in: Spanish
List of information and publications related to neurological diseases available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health (NINDS) Office of Scient... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Neurofibromatosis Information Page
Also available in: Spanish
A general overview of the neurofibromatoses that includes a description of the disorder, treatment, prognosis and research information. A list of referrals where users may obtain additional resources... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
OI Issues: Genetics
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the result of a mutation in one of the two genes that carry instructions for making type 1 collagen (the major protein in bone and skin). ... Details >
PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Genetics
This page links to genetics of specific cancers and inherited cancer syndromes, and ethical, legal, and social concerns.... Details >
Prevention, Genetics, Causes
General information on this site about prevention, detection and genetic testing for cancer as well as information relating to specific cancers.... Details >
Public Health Perspective Series
Each Public Health Perspective focuses on a single topic and contains information and commentary on discoveries of genetic variants, related disease outcomes, and the complex social, legal, and ethica... Details >
National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rare Diseases Terms
Browse this site for a definition of terms related to genetic and rare disorders. These terms and their definitions have been developed from glossaries prepared by U.S. Congressional Office of Technol... Details >
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 >