 Genetics Links
Follow these links to multiple online resources:
Locating a Support Group
Specific Genetic Conditions
Specific Inherited Cancer Syndromes
Genetics Clinics at the University of Michigan
Clinics for Family Members in Michigan and in Other States
Definitions of Genetic Terms
Basic Information about Genetics and Inheritance
Genetic Testing
Human Genome Project
Careers in Genetics
University of Michigan Programs in Genetics
Professional Genetics Societies
Family History Tools and Resources
Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues
TV/Radio/Other Programs on Genetic Issues
Teaching Tools/Activities/Cases
DNA Day Resources
History of Genetics
Gateways to Genetic Information
Locating a Support Group
“You Are Not Alone: Support Networks for Genetic Conditions” (PDF)
Michigan Genetics Resource Center – Online Support Group Directory
Genetic Alliance
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center (GARD)
Chromosome Deletion Outreach, Inc (CDO)
Family Village
MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network
Friend’s Health Connection
Family Voices
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN)
Yahoo! Groups
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Specific Genetic Conditions
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Specific Inherited Cancer Syndromes
Cowden syndrome
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Familial Melanoma
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (Lynch Syndrome)
Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias
Peutz Jegher Syndrome
Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome
Genetics Clinics at the University of Michigan
Medical Genetics Clinics
(734) 763-2532
Pediatric genetics clinics
(734) 764-0579
Pediatric Biochemical genetics clinics
(734)764-0579
Perinatal Assessment Center (Prenatal Genetics)
(734) 763-4264
Neurogenetics clinics
(734) 936-3087
Internal Medicine - Division of Medical Genetics - Cancer genetics clinics
(734) 763-2532
Cancer genetics clinics
(734) 647-8906
Molecular Medicine and Genetics - Cancer genetics clinics
(734)647-8906
Breast and Ovarian Cancer
(734) 764-0107
Risk Evaluation Clinic
Molecular Diagnostic Testing for Inherited Eye Disease
(734) 763-5906
Genetics: The Symphony of Life
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Clinics for Family Members in Michigan and in Other States
Michigan Genetics Connection – Genetic Health Services
GeneTests - (Follow link to Clinic Directory)
National Society of Genetic Counselors – ResourceLink
Cancer Genetics Services Directory
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Definitions of Genetic Terms
GeneTests - Glossary of Genetic Terms
Genetics Home Reference - Glossary of Genetic Terms
Genetic Alliance - Genetics Resources Glossary
National Human Genome Research Institute - Glossary of Genetic Terms
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Basic Information about Genetics and Inheritance
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: DNA from the Beginning
(animated primer on DNA, genes and heredity)
University of Utah – Genetic Science Learning Center
University of Toronto Child Physiology
Follow link to “Genetics” (animated explanations of genetic concepts)
Centre for Genetics Education
Chromosome abnormalities fact sheet – National Human Genome Research Institute
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory – Your Genes, Your Health
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Tokyo Medical University Genetics Study Group
(animations of chromosome abnormalities)
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Genetic Testing
GeneTests Educational Materials
Genetics Home Reference
Understanding Gene Testing
Genetic Testing –mayoclinic.com
Gene Testing
(information from the Department of Energy)
National Society of Genetic Counselors brochure on DNA Banking (PDF)
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Human Genome Project
Human Genome Project - Resources from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Human Genome Project – Resources from the Department of Energy
Wellcome Trust/Sanger Institute – Human Genome Browser
NCBI – Human Genome Resources
Primer on Molecular Genetics – from the Department of Energy
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Careers in Genetics
Careers in the Genetics Field
(from the Genetics Societies of America)
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
“The Humans Behind Genetics” – American Society of Human Genetics
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT)
Careers in Genetics and the Biosciences
Guide to North American Graduate & Postgraduate Training Programs in Human Genetics
Life in the Lab: A Video for DNA Day
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University of Michigan Programs in Genetics
University of Michigan – Department of Human Genetics
University of Michigan – Genetic Counseling Program
University of Michigan – Public Health Genetics concentration
University of Michigan – Residency Program in Medical Genetics
Genetics: The Symphony of Life
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Professional Genetics Societies
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)
American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG)
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG)
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Genetics Professional Societies
International Federation of Human Genetics Societies (IFHGS)
List of Genetic Professional Societies in the United States and other countries
Coalition of State Genetics Coordinators
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Family History Tools and Resources
National Society of Genetic Counselors
U.S. Surgeon General’s Family History Initiative
CDC Genomics and Disease Prevention
American Folklife Center, American Society of Human Genetics, Genetic Alliance, Health Resources & Services Administration, Institute for Cultural Partnerships (PDF)
American Medical Association
National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
(Follow link to Genetic Family History Resources)
Michigan Genetics Connection - Family Health History Newsletters
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Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) – Policy & Ethics
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) – Genetics Laws & Legislative Activity
Center for Disease Control – Ethical, Legal and Social Issues Links
Genetics Alliance – Policy Issues
Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health & Society (SACGHS)
Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders and Genetic Diseases in Newborns and Children
Department of Energy – Human Genome Project Ethical, Legal & Social Issues
International Database on the Legal, Social and Ethical Aspects of Human Genetics (HumGen)
Genetics & Public Policy Center
National Newborn Screening & Genetics Resource Center – Genetic Education Materials (GEM) Database (health genetics policy documents and clinical genetics educational materials)
Council for Responsible Genetics
Genetics and the Law
Your Genes, Your Choices – Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research
CDC – Programs to Evaluate Genetic Testing
Michigan Genetics Legislation
Michigan’s State Genetics Plan
THOMAS – Legislative Information on the Internet
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TV/Radio/Other Programs on Genetic Issues
PBS – Fred Friendly Series, Our Genes/Our Choices
PBS – Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home
PBS: A Science Odyssey: DNA Workshop
NOVA – Cracking the Code of Life
NPR – The DNA Files
Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Blazing a Genetic Trail
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Teaching Tools/Activities/Cases
Dolan DNA Learning Center ( Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Genetics Education Center – University of Kansas
Genetics Education Center, University of Kansas – Lesson Plans
Genetics Education Center, University of Kansas – Elementary and Middle School ideas
University of Utah, Genetic Science Learning Center – Resources for Teachers
Genetics Education Partnership
Genetics Education Partnership – Cool Tools Assorted by Grade Level
Genetics Lesson Plans from the Educator’s Reference Desk
High School Human Genome Program, University of Washington
The Human Genome Project
National Human Genome Research Institute – Educational Resources
National Human Genome Research Institute – Online Genetics Education Resources
National Human Genome Research Institute – Genetic Education Modules for Teachers
National Human Genome Research Institute – DNA Day Resources
Indiana University School of Medicine, Molecular Medicine in Action
(animation of chromosome analysis, DNA analysis, other molecular genetic techniques)
University of Washington – Cytogenetics Gallery
University of Wisconsin – Chromosome Spreads and Karyotypes for Teaching
Karyotyping Activity
Karyotyping Activity
Thinkquest Library: A Study of Genetics & Molecular Biology
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DNA Day Resources
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Genetics Home Reference
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History of Genetics
Genetic Timeline
Milestones in Genetics Timeline:
Dolan Learning Center Interactive DNA Timeline
Foundations of Classical Genetics
MendelWeb
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Gateways to Genetic Information
Genetics Education Center
Information for Genetic Professionals
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) – Educational Resources:
GROW (Genetics Resources on the Web)
Office of Rare Diseases, NIH
National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG)
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Office of Genetics & Disease Prevention
infoGenetics
Genome Gateway (from Nature.com)
Michigan’s Genetics Resource Center
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