Other Genetic Websites
Educational Web sites Related to Genetics and Health
www.genome.gov
The National Human Genome Research Institute leads the Human Genome
Project for the National Institutes of Health, conducts cutting-edge
research in its laboratories and supports genomic science
worldwide.
www.doegenomes.org/
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Institutes of Health
coordinate the Human Genome Project jointly. This is the official website
of the DOE on the Human Genome Project and contains a description of the
project; a primer on genetics; and sections on research, education,
medicine including ethical, legal and social issues.
www.cdc.gov/genomics/default.htm
This is the website of the Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This site provides
visitors with information about human genetic discoveries and how they
can be used to improve health and prevent disease.
www.nsgc.org
Official website of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, the
leading voice, authority and advocate for the genetic counseling
profession.
www.geneticalliance.org
The Genetic Alliance is an international coalition representing more than
300 consumer and health professional organizations with millions of
members--all working together to promote healthy lives for everyone
impacted by genetics. The Alliance supports individuals with genetic
conditions and their families, educates the public and advocates for
consumer-informed public policies.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/genome/
The Public Broadcasting Service companion website for the NOVA program
titled "Cracking the Code of Life".
www.slh.wisc.edu/genetics/
Genetic resources for Wisconsin families and professionals.
gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
The Genetic Science Learning Center, a joint project of the University of
Utah Eccles Institute of Human Genetics, School of Medicine and the Utah
Museum of Natural History.
www.kumc.edu/gec/geneinfo.html
University of Kansas Medical Center information for genetic professionals,
with clinical, research and educational resources for genetic counselors,
clinical geneticists and medical geneticists.
www.kumc.edu/gec/support/
University of Kansas Medical Center Genetic and Rare Condition Site,
listing lay advocacy groups, support groups, information on genetic
conditions and birth defects for professionals, educators and
individuals.
www.clinicaltrials.gov
The U.S.
National Institutes of Health, through its
National Library of Medicine, has developed ClinicalTrials.gov to
provide patients, family members and members of the public current
information about clinical research studies.
www.rarediseases.org
Since 1983, the National Organization for Rare Disorders has been working
toward the prevention, treatment and cure of rare "orphan" diseases. NORD
maintains three searchable databases and an alphabetical index of disease
names.
www.faseb.org/genetics/
A list of links to National and International Genetics Societies.
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