Provides a broad range of resources including genetics information, links to genetic testing and newborn screening services and information, genetic counseling, and a variety of policy and ethics resources.
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Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM)
Database of published scientific research relating to medically important human genes, traits, and genetic disorders. The site was developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Although the language is technical, it is considered to be a very comprehensive source of information.
Gene Tests
An NIH-funded searchable information resource of genetic testing facilities for health care providers, researchers, and the public.
CDC Laboratory Practice Evaluation and Genomics Branch (LPEGB)
The Laboratory Practice Evaluation and Genomics Branch (LPEGB) seeks to improve the public's health through continuous improvement in laboratory practice in human genetic testing. This site has information on various issues related to laboratory genetic testing.
Professional Associations
Information from the National Institutes of Health
NIH Genetic Modification Clinical Research Information System (GeMCRIS)
Provides access to information about human gene transfer trials registered with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including medical conditions under study, institutions where trials are being conducted, investigators carrying out these trials, gene products being used, route of gene product delivery, and summaries of study protocols.
NCBI Human Genome Resources
Strives to offer an integrated, one-stop, genomic information resource for data that promise to provide new insights into human biology and new approaches for combating disease.
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Genetic Alliance
Provides information and assistance to increase the capacity of genetic advocacy organizations through networking and education, and assists individuals with genetic conditions.
Ask the Geneticist
A collaborative effort of the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University and the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to answer questions online about genetic concepts and the etiology, treatment, research, testing, and predisposition to genetic disorders.