Gene Tests
An NIH-funded searchable information resource of genetic testing facilities for health care providers, researchers, and the public.

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM)
Database of published scientific research relating to medically important human genes, traits, and genetic disorders. The site was developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Although the language is technical, it is considered to be a very comprehensive source of information.

Genetics Home Reference (GHR)
Consumer-friendly information on medical genetics for patients and their families.

Family Health Portrait Tool
The Family Health Portrait Tool is an easy-to-use online tool developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute and the Surgeon General's Office to help consumers gather their own family health history.

CDC Laboratory Practice Evaluation and Genomics Branch (LPEGB)
The Laboratory Practice Evaluation and Genomics Branch (LPEGB) seeks to improve the public's health through continuous improvement in laboratory practice in human genetic testing. This site has information on various issues related to laboratory genetic testing.

GTR: Genetic Testing Registry
The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides a central location for voluntary submission of genetic test information by providers. The scope includes the test's purpose, methodology, validity, evidence of the test's usefulness, and laboratory contacts and credentials. The overarching goal of the GTR is to advance the public health and research into the genetic basis of health and disease.

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
A professional organization for geneticists that provides links to genetic counselors throughout the country at http://www.nsgc.org/resourcelink.cfm.

American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG)
Provides education and resources for the medical genetics profession and makes genetic services available to the public.

International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG)
Fosters the scientific, professional, and personal development of members in the management of genomic information.

The National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG)
An "organization of organizations" that includes more than 140 health professional organizations, consumer and volunteer groups, government agencies, private industry, managed care organizations, and genetics professional societies; also promotes genetic education.

Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology (FASEB)
A coalition of independent member societies that serve the interests of biomedical and life scientists; includes the American Society of Human Genetics.

American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG)

An NIH Fact Sheet on Genetic Testing: How it is Used for Healthcare

National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Education, Cancer Genetics Information
Information about the genetics of cancer; gene testing; and cancer genetics, risk assessment, and counseling.

National Cancer Institute (NCI), Dictionary of Cancer Terms

National Cancer Institute (NCI), PDQ Cancer Genetics Cancer Information Summaries
Cancer genetics information summaries.

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genetics and Genomics for the Patient and the Public

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
A glossary of genetic terms.

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Information about Genetic Counseling

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Publications in print or on line in the disorder index.

Genetic Basics (NIGMS)

NIH Genetic Modification Clinical Research Information System (GeMCRIS)
Provides access to information about human gene transfer trials registered with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including medical conditions under study, institutions where trials are being conducted, investigators carrying out these trials, gene products being used, route of gene product delivery, and summaries of study protocols.

NCBI Human Genome Resources
Strives to offer an integrated, one-stop, genomic information resource for data that promise to provide new insights into human biology and new approaches for combating disease.

Family Health Portrait Tool
The Family Health Portrait Tool is an easy-to-use online tool developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute and the Surgeon General's Office to help consumers gather their own family health history.

National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cancer Genetics Services Directory

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Environmental Genome Project (EGP)
Information about human DNA polymorphism discovery, functional analysis of human DNA polymorphism, population-based epidemiology studies of human DNA polymorphism, and technology development to reduce the burden of environmentally associated disease and dysfunction.

National Institute on Dental and Craniofacial Research
Collaborated with NCHPEG on “Genetics, Disease, and Dentistry” site for dental professionals.

Genomics: GTL, Systems Biology for Energy and Environment (U.S.Department of Energy)
Information about DNA sequences to explore questions about processes of living systems to facilitate energy production, environmental cleanup, and global climate change mitigation.

U.S. Department of Energy Human Genome Project Information
Information about human genome advances, the impact on public health and the prevention of disease, and links to the genetic world.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Office of Public Health Genomics
Provides updated information on how human genomic discoveries can be used to improve health and prevent disease and provides links to CDC- wide activities in public health genomics.

CDC Genomics and Health Weekly Update
Information about the impact of human genetic research on disease prevention and public health.

Family Health Portrait Tool
The Family Health Portrait Tool is an easy-to-use online tool developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute and the Surgeon General's Office to help consumers gather their own family health history.

Orphanet
A directory of clinical laboratories in Europe that perform genetic testing or offer tests for the diagnosis of rare diseases.

Genetic and Newborn Screening Resource Center of the United States (GeNeS-R-US)
Provides information and resources in the area of newborn screening and genetics to benefit health professionals, the public health community, consumers, and the government.

Genetic Alliance
Provides information and assistance to increase the capacity of genetic advocacy organizations through networking and education and assists individuals with genetic conditions.

Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Information about congenital, hereditary, and neonatal diseases and abnormalities (including pediatrics) provided by the Karolinska Institute, one of Europe's largest medical universities and Sweden's largest center for medical training and research.