Genetics

News Releases and Articles

• Researchers Seek Subphenotypes for Oral Clefts (October 2007)
• More Mutatations Contribute to Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and/or Palate (April 2007) 
• Researchers Demonstrate Control Point for Gene-Based Therapies (February 2007)
• COMT Gene: From Gene Variations to Secondary Structures (January 2007)
• Scientists Report on Recessive Osteogenesis Imperfecta (January 2007)
• Two Papers Link Irf6 to Skin Development (December 2006)
• Gene Offers New Lead in Cleft Lip and Palate Research (September 2006)
• Advance in Genetics of Cleft Lip and Palate (April 2005)
• Researchers Report New Gene Test for Isolated Cleft Lip and Palate (August 2004)
• Periodontal Disease: Early Progress Reported in Tissue Engineering (May 2004)
• NIDCR Patient Overcomes Obstacles, Helps Others (February 2004)
• Scientists Create Mouse Model that Mimics Human Dental Disorder (July 2003)
• Scientists Identify Key Gene Involved in Cleft Lip and Palate (October 2002)
• Van der Woude Syndrome (October 2002)
• Scientists Discover First Gene Involved in Gum Overgrowth (April 2002)
• Gene Tracking Follows Cells From Embryo to Adult (May 2000)
• Obesity Gene Controls Bone Density via Brain Pathway (February 2000)

Web sites

• The Johns Hopkins Center for Craniofacial Development and Disorders
  A Web site for families, physicians, and scientists. Information is provided about services available at Johns Hopkins University and providers around the world. The center receives funding from NIDCR. 
• Genetics, Disease, and Dentistry 
  An on-line tutorial for dental and dental hygiene faculty and students. Interactive case studies walk users through basic genetics concepts and their applications in dental practice. Developed by the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics with input and partial funding from NIDCR.

Reports from Conferences, Meetings, and Workshops

• Panel on Genomics and Proteomics Of Oral, Dental and Craniofacial Diseases (2002)

Other Government Information

• Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
  Funded by the NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD), the center provides health-care professionals and patients with access to information specialists who can provide current and accurate information about more than 6,000 genetic and rare diseases.
• MedlinePlus: Genetics and Oral Health
  The National Library of Medicine's compilation of links to government, professional and non-profit/voluntary organizations with information on genetics and oral health.
  

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