Recommended Web Sites

Genetic Disorders

Genetic Disorders from NOAH - NOAH, New York Online Access to Health, is maintained by a group of organizations that include the New York Academy of Medicine, the New York City Department of Health, and the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. The information obtained at this web site can be accessed in English or Spanish and includes links to information on genetic testing and couseling, gene therapy, and specific diseases.

Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders - Intended for teens, this site from KidsHealth provides a general explanation, links to related articles on the site, and links to additional information.

Genes & Disease - Click on a body system or a chromosome number to learn about a variety of genetic diseases; from the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

Genetic Conditions - The Genetics Home Reference has produced this information.

Genetic and Rare Conditions - Medical Genetics, University of Kansas Medical Center provides these resources on specific genetic diseases.  Also organizations, advocacy, and information for children and teens.

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center - The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD), is a collaborative effort of two agencies of the National Institutes of Health, The Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to help people find useful information about genetic conditions and rare diseases.

Genetics - This page is from the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Genomics and Health - A wealth of information, including full-text of articles, books or book chapters, and multimedia presentations is presented here, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

The Importance of Gathering a Family History - The American Medical Association offers this advice on why keeping family medical records is important.

Introduction to Chromosomes - Learn more from the Chromosome Deletion Outreach.

MedlinePlus: Genetic Disorders - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions. 

MedlinePlus: Genetics/Birth Defects Topics - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

Specific Genetic Disorders - The National Human Genome Research Institute has prepared this information.

Your Genes, Your Health - This great web site uses multimedia to discuss different genetic diseases. 

Genetic Testing and Counseling

At-Home Genetic Tests - Read up on what the Federal Trade Commission thinks about these at-home tests.

Cancer Genetics Services Search - Search for cancer genetics professionals.   You can limit by city/state or by name.

GeneTests·GeneClinics - Produced by the University of Washington, this site provides comprehensive reviews on genetic diseases, directories of genetics laboratories and genetic clinics, and information about genetic counseling and testing.

An Introduction to Genetics and Genetic Testing - Intended for parents, this site from KidsHealth provides a general explanation, links to related articles on the site, and links to additional information.

MedlinePlus: Genetic Testing/Counseling and MedlinePlus: Newborn Screening- Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions. 

Understanding Gene Testing - Another tutorial produced by the NCI.  Easy to navigate and beautifully illustrated.

Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy and Your Child - Intended for parents, this site from KidsHealth, provides a general explanation, links to related articles on the site, and links to additional information.

Gene Therapy Trials - Clinical trials involving gene therapy.  Eligibility, location, and contact information are included.

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center - Learn more about genetic and rare diseases from the Office of Rare Diseases.

MedlinePlus: Genes and Gene Therapy - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions. 

Metabolomics - The Food and Drug Administration offers this information on specialized metabolites personalized to your needs.

Personalized Medicine - The Mayo Clinic talks about how medications can be tailored to your genetic profile.

Questions and Answers About Gene Therapy - Answers to common questions with links to definitions for many of the terms; from the National Cancer Institute.

What is Gene Therapy? - The Genetics Home Reference site answers the question.