Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome - http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.bowles/
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. |
Gene Clinics - http://www.geneclinics.org
Medical genetics knowledge base. NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients. |
Genetic and Rare Conditions - http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/
Lay advocacy groups, support groups, information on genetic conditions and birth defects for professionals, educators and individuals. Disorders from A-Z. |
Genetic Disorders: The Links to Diet - http://www.ctds.info/genetic_disorders.html
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.a3243g.com/ - http://www.a3243g.com/
Explains a gene defect of mitochondrial DNA which causes several diseases, including maternally inherited diabetes with deafness. Features a newsletter, patient forum and definitions. |
IMMD Institute of Medical Molecular Diagnostics Ltd. - http://www.immd.de/
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. |
Information on Trisomy 13 - http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=614
Discusses medical information on this chromosome abnormality, including the doctor's personal experience with this rare disease. |
New Scientist: Heroin Addiction Gene Identified and Blocked - http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7445
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. |
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia - http://www.p-c-d.org/en/
Information on a rare congenital disease. |
The Center For Jewish Genetics Disorders - http://www.jewishgeneticscenter.org/
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. |
What malformation did El Greco paint? - http://www.jdawiseman.com/papers/el-greco/el-greco-dysmorphology.html
El Greco’s faces are modelled on a child with a distinctive malformation. But what condition is it? |
XLH Network - http://www.xlhnetwork.org
Patient support group for XLH, a genetic condition also known as X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets. |
Your Genes, Your Health - http://www.ygyh.org
The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth articles about each disease listed. |