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American Journal of Human Genetics  External Link

A monthly journal for health professionals interested in the medical specialty of human genetics. Topics AJHG covers include behavioral genetics, biochemical genetics, clinical genetics, cytogenetics,... Details >

American Society of Human Genetics  External Link

Birth Defects: Genetics

Learn about genetic factors and genetic disorders and the prevention of birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other unique conditions in children.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Cancer Genetics

Links to patient and health professionals information about genetics and gene testing related to cancer. These include a list of genetic cancer types; policies that regulate genetic testing; a search ... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Environmental Genome Project Home Page

This page welcomes to the Environmental Genome Project, a program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National Institutes of Health (NIEHS/NIH). The mission of the EGP is to imp... Details >

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health

Family Health History - Genetic Alliance  External Link

Your family history holds key information about your past and clues to your future health. This document offers instructions on how to collect and record a family history by talking to your relatives,... Details >

Genetic Alliance  External Link

Frequently Asked Questions about Genomics

This page presents frequently asked questions about genomics, a newer term that describes the study of all the genes in a person, as well as interactions of those genes with each other and with that p... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Genes and Disease

This site maps the genetic factors that contribute to human disease.... Details >

National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine

Genetic and Rare Conditions: Support Groups & Information Page  External Link

Professionals, educators, or individuals seeking information on genetic conditions or birth defects can use this directory to locate national and international organizations, or contact a genetic coun... Details >

Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public

This page links to information about genetic disorders, background on genetic and genomic science, the new science of pharmacogenomics, tools to create your own family health history and a list of onl... Details >

National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health

Genetics Home Reference

This Web site provides consumer-friendly information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes related to those conditions.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Genomics and Health Weekly Update

This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genetic research on disease prevention and public health. ... Details >

National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Handbook: Help Me Understand Genetics

This page presents basic information about genetics in clear language and provides links to online resources. ... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

HuGE Net (Human Genome Epidemiology Network)

HuGE Net represents the collaboration of individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds who are committed to the development and dissemination of population-based human genome epidemiologic in... Details >

National Office of Public Health Genomics- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Human Genome -- A Guide to Online Resources

A resource for biomedical researchers around the world. Using search and analysis tools developed at NCBI, scientists can: find a gene's location in the genome; find other genes in the same region; c... Details >

National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine

Medicines for You: Studying How Your Genes Can Make a Difference

Also available in: Spanish 

Your lifestyle, the food you eat, and where you live and work can all affect how you respond to medicines. But your genes can also play a role. ... Details >

National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI): Genetics  External Link

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 >

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc.  External Link

PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Genetics

This page links to genetics of specific cancers and inherited cancer syndromes, and ethical, legal, and social concerns.... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

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 >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

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

ResourceLink: Genetic Counseling Resources  External Link

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 >

National Society of Genetic Counselors  External Link

Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory

This directory lists professionals who provide services related to cancer genetics (cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, genetic susceptibility testing, and others).... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Sister Study: A Study of the Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

The Sister Study is the only long-term study of women aged 35 to 74 whose sister had breast cancer. It is a national study conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) ... Details >

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health