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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >