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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
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 >
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
This site maps the genetic factors that contribute to human disease.... Details >
National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine
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
This Web site provides consumer-friendly information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes related to those conditions.... Details >
This page presents basic information about genetics in clear language and provides links to online resources. ... Details >
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 >
This page links to genetics of specific cancers and inherited cancer syndromes, and ethical, legal, and social concerns.... Details >
General information on this site about prevention, detection and genetic testing for cancer as well as information relating to specific cancers.... Details >
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
This directory lists professionals who provide services related to cancer genetics (cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling, genetic susceptibility testing, and others).... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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