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- The Department of Energy (DOE) presents FAQs on the following topics:
- Science, Research and Institute Fact Sheets
A series of fact sheets produced by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to provide an overview of the institute, explore the social implications of genetic research, and explain complex genetic concepts and research techniques to a non-scientific audience.
- Genetic Fact Sheets
Fact sheets on carrier testing, family history factors, prenatal diagnosis, and reproductive factors from the Emory University School of Medicine.
- AsktheGeneticistSM
A collaborative effort of the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University and the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Genetic Alliance
An international coalition established to promote healthier lives by fostering the integration of genetic advances into quality and affordable healthcare, public awareness and consumer-centered public policies.
- Genetics and Public Policy Center
An independent and objective source of credible information on genetic technologies and genetic policies for the public, media and policymakers.
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healthfinder
A guide to reliable health information, sponsored by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- MedlinePlus
Extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 650 diseases and conditions.
- Office of Rare Diseases (ORD)
(last accessed 2/2008)
Provides information about ORD-sponsored scientific activities, an ORD cosponsored genetic and rare diseases information center, and a portal to databases that provide information on major topics of interest in rare diseases research.
- CancerQuest
This site was created by Emory University to teach the biology of cancer. No assumptions have been made about prior knowledge of biology or cancer.
- Gene Almanac
An on-line science center devoted entirely to public genetics education developed by the Dolan DNA Learning Center, which is an operating unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
- Understanding Gene Testing
A tutorial from theNational Cancer Institute that illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.
- Your Genes, Your Choices
An on-line book describing the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that are raised by the project.
- Genetics Home Reference
The National Library of Medicine's website about genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions.
- Exploring our Molecular Selves
An on-line or downloadable multi-media educational kit from the Human Genome Project for high school students and the interested public.
- Genes in the News
Daily headline news on genomics presented by the Dolan DNA Learning Center
- Genome News Network (GNN)
(last accessed 2/2008)
Published by The Center for the Advancement of Genomics (TCAG), GNN comes out every other week with news and feature stories about human medicine, agriculture, microbes, and biotechnology, among other current topics.
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