FAQ: Genetics Resources
Question:
Where do I find information on genetic conditions?
Answer:
You can use the following NIH and NLM resources:
- Genetics Home Reference contains definitions of a genetic conditions, gene summaries that explain mutations, and chromosome summaries that explain how changes in numbers or structure can lead to certain disorders.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov
- MedlinePlus has health topic pages on:
- New Web Resource for Accessing Information on Genetic Diseases
- Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center The National Human Genome Research Institute NHGRI) and the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) have experts who will answer questions from the public.
http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Wrapper.aspx?src=asp/html/resources/info_cntr.html&PageID=4
- Search the list of rare diseases terms at http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/RareDiseaseList.aspx?PageID=1
- Genes and Disease is an online book that describes the genetic basis for diseases and conditions.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection&rid=gnd
- The Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms was created by NHGRI to help people without scientific backgrounds understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research.
http://www.genome.gov/10002096
- Specific Genetic Disorders is a list, created by NHGRI, of diseases with a genetic component.
http://www.genome.gov/10001204
- Genetic Alliance has a searchable database of disease support groups.
http://www.geneticalliance.org/
For a more comprehensive list of resources go to the list provided by the Office of Rare Diseases site at http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Resources.aspx?PageID=1
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