Patient Education Information

Genetic Testing: Weighing Its Benefits and Risks - MayoClinic.com gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic. One will find information on the advantages and limitations of genetic testing at this site.

Genetics Home Reference - Welcome to Genetics Home Reference, the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions.

American Society of Gene Therapy: Gene Therapy Terminology - A glossary of terms associated with gene therapy can be found here.

Genetic Testing: What You Should Know - FamilyDoctor.org offers this explanation.

Glossary of Genetic Terms - The National Human Genome Research Institute provides this glossary which includes definitions, pronunciation, audio explanations, and links to related terms.

How Genetic Disorders Are Passed From Parents to Children - The Mayo Clinic has created this great slide show.

March of Dimes: Birth Defects and Genetics - This fact sheet will provide information on the prevention, causes, and common types of birth defects as well as diagnosis and treatment before birth.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Medicines For You - The National Institute of General Medical Sciences offers this information about how your genes make a difference in what medicines work best for you.

What is a Gene? - KidsHealth explains in terms kids can understand.