A3243G Explains a gene defect of mitochondrial DNA which causes several diseases, including maternally inherited diabetes with deafness. Features a newsletter, patient forum and definitions.
http://www.a3243g.com/
Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome The BPEI (BPES) Family Network encourages people to get in touch with each other, share information and ask questions. Explanation of this rare eye disorder.
http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.bowles/
Gene Clinics Medical genetics knowledge base. NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
http://www.geneclinics.org
Genetic and Rare Conditions Lay advocacy groups, support groups, information on genetic conditions and birth defects for professionals, educators and individuals. Disorders from A-Z.
http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/
Genetic Disorders: The Links to Diet Explores the role of diet in birth defects and genetic disorders. Includes nutritional links to disorders such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, homocystinuria, and cystic fibrosis.
http://www.ctds.info/genetic_disorders.html
IMMD Institute of Medical Molecular Diagnostics Ltd. The IMMD is a genetic testing laboratory located in Germany. Provides genetic tests for hereditary breast cancer, various cardiovascular diseases or diseases with onset in childhood.
http://www.immd.de/
Information on Trisomy 13 Discusses medical information on this chromosome abnormality, including the doctor's personal experience with this rare disease.
http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=614
New Scientist: Heroin Addiction Gene Identified and Blocked Scientists have not only identified a critical gene involved in heroin addiction relapse, but they have also successfully blocked it, eliminating cravings for the drug. (May 31, 2005)
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7445
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Information on a rare congenital disease.
http://www.p-c-d.org/en/
The Center For Jewish Genetics Disorders A critical effort to provide public and professional education for many of the identified Jewish genetic disorders. Find info on screening and counseling, advocacy, events and community resources.
http://www.jewishgeneticscenter.org/
What malformation did El Greco paint? El Greco’s faces are modelled on a child with a distinctive malformation. But what condition is it?
http://www.jdawiseman.com/papers/el-greco/el-greco-dysmorphology.html
XLH Network Patient support group for XLH, a genetic condition also known as X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets.
http://www.xlhnetwork.org
Your Genes, Your Health The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth articles about each disease listed.
http://www.ygyh.org
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