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  • Consumer-friendly genetics information  
    • Genetic Alliance

      Genetic Alliance is a nonprofit group that provides information and links to over 1,000 disease-specific advocacy organizations.

    • Genetics Home Reference

      Genetics Home Reference is a service of the US National Library of Medicine that provides consumer-friendly information about various genetic conditions.

    • Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

      Created by the National Human Genome Research Institute, the Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms includes expert descriptions of genetic terms and concepts with accompanying visual images and external links.

    • Learn.GeneticsTM

      Developed by the University of Utah, the Learn.GeneticsTM delivers consumer-friendly educational materials about various genetic concepts.

    • KidsHealth

      KidsHealth provides consumer-friendly information about various pediatric health topics.

    • AboutKidsHealth

      Developed by The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this site provides an interactive and illustrated introduction to basic genetic concepts using colorful animations.

  • Healthcare provider genetics resources  
    • GeneReviewsTM

      Developed by the University of Washington and funded by the National Institutes of Health, GeneReviewsTM are expert-authored peer-reviewed summaries about hundreds of genetic conditions that are written for healthcare professionals.

    • OMIM®

      Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) ® is a continuously updated catalog of human genes and genetic conditions.

    • Genetic Testing Registry

      The Genetic Testing Registry provides information about genetic testing laboratories, as well as specific information about test purpose, methodology, validity, and evidence of the test’s usefulness.

    • PubMed

      PubMed is a service of the US National Library of Medicine that includes millions of citations for medical literature.

    • Genetics in Primary Care Institute

      The Genetics in Primary Care Institute provides primary care providers with information about genetic concepts, and important topics having to do with genetic-based services.

  • Organizations for genetics professionals  
    • NSGC

      The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) is the leading authority for genetic counseling professionals. The site provides consumers with information about genetic counseling and how to find a genetic counselor.

    • ACMG

      The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is an organization comprised of geneticists, genetic counselors and other genetics healthcare professionals.

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