Mrs.+Talbot+-+Genetic+Conditions


 * Genetic Disorders **

Wilson Web Science Full Text Select database A broad range of science literature from 1994 to the present in a full text database.

Please check the library catalog or the library shelves 616 - 616.9 for genetic conditions and diseases.


 * ** General Information on Genetics **

A more advanced resource from the team that produced __DNA From the Beginning__, this site explores the history of genetic science, explains the structure and function of DNA, describes the technology that allows DNA manipulation and its applications, and surveys the human genome. From the University of Utah, features tutorials on genetics with lessons on DNA, genes, genetic disorders, gene therapy and more. Also features virtual lab experiments and lesson plans for teachers.
 * DNA from the Beginning ** [] K ey concepts are explained through animation, video interviews, images, biographies, and links.
 * DNA Interactive ** [|http://www.dnai.org/index.htm]
 * Genetic Science Learning Center ** [|http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/]
 * Talking Glossary of Genetics Terms ** [] From the National Institutes of Health - genetic terms are explained with audio. || ** Genetic Disorders –general sites **

From the University of Utah **Medline Plus** [] Resources on Genetic Disorders. Comprehensive guide on hundreds of diseases and conditions - **Ask NOAH on Genetic Disorders** [] Collection of links for information on genetic disorders. ||
 * Genetics Home Reference ** [] Explanations of genetic disorders from the National Institutes of Health.
 * Genetic Disorders **[]
 * Mayo Clinic ** [|www.mayoclinic.com/health/DiseasesIndex/DiseasesIndex]
 * ** Medical sites with information on genetic disorders **

**Health Scout Medical HealthEncyclopedia** - [] General overview of medical conditions in alphabetical listing.
 * WebMD ** - [] General health and medical information site.
 * About.com ** http://[|rarediseases.about.com/od/chrosomedisorders/] Directory of information on rare diseases. || ** Genetic Disorders –sites with technical genetic information **

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=omim&TabCmd=Limits From the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, and National Institutes of Health. [] Search by the name of the disease, number of the defective gene, or by the body system affected (nervous system, immune system, etc.). Also from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, and National Institutes of Health. ||
 * OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) **
 * Genes and Disease **
 * ** Support groups **

**National Organization for Rare Disorders** **-** www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html alphabetical list of genertic contidition with links to support organiztions. March of Dimes ||  ||
 * [|Genetic & Rare Conditions] ** support groups & info -www.kumc.edu/gec/support/