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• Health: Conditions and Diseases: Genetic Disorders  (678)
• Science: Science in Society: Forensic Science: DNA  (85)
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American Board of Genetic Counseling  www.abgc.net Prepares and administers examinations and accredits training programs. Offers a range of information on examinations, guidelines, and training programs.

Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - CAGC  www.cagc-accg.ca Establish minimum standards of practice and encourage professional growth. Includes certification, training, jobs, and conferences. Many documents use the PDF file format.

Determigene  www.determigene.com Provides the facilities for paternity, and all other types of DNA testing, at its centers across America.

DNA Solutions  www.dnasolutions.us Offers DNA testing services to establish paternity, relationship and ancestry. English and Spanish.

DNAprint Genomics inc.  www.dnaprint.com Develop analytics and information resource products, including platforms for genotype pattern recognition for complex trait determination. Includes an overview of services, investor relations, and career opportunities.

Genassist, Inc.  www.genassist.com Resources and genetic consultation for people with pregnancy questions related to inherited diseases, assisted conception, and pregnancy ultrasound.

GendersInX.org  GendersInX.org Provides support and encouragement for people with genetic anomalies through information, forums, a picture gallery and FAQ.

Gendia  www.paternity.be International network of academic and commercial laboratories from Europe and the US providing a range of services including paternity, maternity, twins, and relationship diagnostics.

Gendia - Genetic Diagnostics  www.gendia.net International network of laboratories offering molecular tests for a range of disorders.

Gene Analysis Service GmbH  www.gene-analysis-service.de Molecular biological and medical diagnostic service laboratory. Mutation screening by DNA sequencing for the detection of rare genetic diseases.

Gene Dx  www.genedx.com Genetic testing and diagnosis company serving individuals and families suffering from severe hereditary disorders.

Gene Testing  www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/genetest.shtml Brief overview of gene testing: what it is, how it works, what are some of the pros and cons, what tests are available. Includes a guide to further resources.

The Gene Trust  www.dna.com Goal is to establish a database of information about people, including physical characteristics, health histories, and responses to treatments and thus speed up the rate of medical advances based on this genetic knowledge .

GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base  www.geneclinics.org NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.

GeneTests  www.genetests.org A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics laboratory directory. From the University of Washington.

Genetic Assays Inc.  www.geneticassays.com Offers physicians, hospitals, and laboratories, molecular techniques for the gene level diagnosis and management of diseases. Also provide DNA testing for the determination of parentage/paternity.

GHC Genetics  genscan.com Offers a genetic analysis of over three hundred gene polymorphisms which affect the predisposition to, and development of, diseases.

Human Gene Testing  www.beyonddiscovery.org/content/view.article.asp?a=239 Article by Drs. Stuart Orkin and Gary Felsenfeld describing how basic research led to genetic testing, including how the discoveries of DNA, restriction enzymes, cloning, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) make tests for diseases like sickle-cell anemia and breast cancer possible.

Interleukin Genetics Incorporated  www.ilgenetics.com Performs genetic susceptibility testing services for common diseases which are treatable and preventable. Includes corporate and financial data, and job opportunities .

Kimball Genetics  www.kimballgenetics.com Genetic testing laboratory specializing in DNA analysis for common genetic disorders. Includes listing of tests available.

Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory: Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen  cfar-www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/lab/ashkenazi_screen.html Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia.

Mountain States Genetics Network  www.mostgene.org Share medical genetics knowledge and resources with other health care practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Features an overview of services, chromosome and DNA testing, education, and news.

National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center of the US  genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu Provides a large collection of resources on birth defects and on genetic/metabolic screening of infants as a component of public health.

National Society of Genetic Counselers - NSGC  www.nsgc.org Promote the profession as a recognized part of health care delivery, education, research and public policy. Includes a searchable database of counselors.

Navigenics, Inc.  www.navigenics.com Provides genetic testing for common health conditions that can be prevented -- or better managed if detected early. Includes information on steps people can take to reduce their risk of diseases.

New York Paternity Testing  www.newyorkpaternitytest.net Offers DNA testing to help to determine paternity, maternity, siblingship and other relationships.

New York University Department of Pediatrics Human Genetics Program  www.med.nyu.edu/genetics Offers evaluation, testing and counseling for genetic diseases with information on faculty, clinical services, molecular genetics laboratory, and research interests

OHSU Genetic Service Laboratories  www.ohsu.edu/genetics Provide laboratory testing and diagnostic evaluation of rare and unusual inherited metabolic diseases. Includes information on the faculty, education, research, and related resources.

The Robert Guthrie Biochemical Genetics Laboratory  www.rgbgl.org Diagnostic testing for inborn errors of metabolism with an emphasis on metabolic myopathies and mitochondrial diseases. Includes print-off forms and research updates.

Search for Ancestors  www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/dna/index.html Report from the Public Broadcasting Corporation on the science of using DNA testing to track personal ancestry and ancient human migration patterns.