Includes various tools that anyone can use to investigate genetic disorders, chromosomes, genome maps, genes, sequence data, genetic variants, and molecular structures. Produced by the U.S. Dept. of Energy Biological and Environmental Research program.
Current, authoritative information on genetic testing and its use in diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling. GeneTests promotes the appropriate use of genetic services in patient care and personal decision making.
A database of structured descriptions of congenital abnormalities associated with mental retardation. Records include syndrome name, synonyms, description, historical and current cited references, and a link to the syndrome description in the OMIM database. Includes structured descriptions of congenital abnormalities associated with mental retardation as well as chromosomal aberrations and X-linked mental retardation.
A website from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health. The website provides information to the consumer about genetic conditions and genes or chromosomes associated with these conditions.
Devoted to the research and development of therapies that involve the introduction of genetic material and/or cells into the body to treat or prevent disease.
The Human Genome Project (HGP) led by an international team of researchers looking to sequence and map all of the genes -- together known as the genome -- of members of our species, Homo sapiens.