Genetic Counseling: Testing: Research

Human Genome Project Information
This site allows for the exploration into the development and progress of the worldwide Human Genome Project. This project was designed to "identify all the estimated 80,000 genes in human DNA, determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical bases that make up human DNA, store this information in databases, and develop tools for data analysis".

Human Genome Centers
This website provides an elaborate listing of the current Human Genome Centers. These links range from The Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Center to The Yale/Albert Einstein center. This site will allow connection to each Genome Center allowing for further information.

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) was established to head the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) role in the Human Genome Project. "NHGRI's Division of Extramural Research funds Human Genome Project research in chromosome mapping, DNA sequencing, database development, technology development for genome research, and studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetics research in laboratories throughout the country." Other information provided in this site includes ethical, legal and social implications, workshops and conferences, and a glossary of genetic terms.

Progeny
Progeny is a "unique pedigree drawing program for genetic testing/research w/built-in transparent relational database providing tremendous flexibility in managing/manipulating data while drawing pedigrees lightning-fast". This program provides the user with the ability to edit dimensions, individuals, lines, and relationships on the pedigree. In addition, a customer service link is provided allowing for comments and discussion of Progeny-related topics.

GeneClinics: Fragile X Syndrome
"The GeneClinics knowledge base, an "electronic textbook," is an authoritative, frequently updated resource to help health care professionals relate genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and counseling of patients and families with inherited disorders."

Links to the Genetic World
Links to the Genetic World is part of the Human Genome Project Information Site.The Links to the Genetic World page provides information about the Human Genome Project including what's new in the project and frequently asked questions. Specific links can be made to journals, meetings, ethical, legal, and social issues, gene therapy, images, as well as a variety of general links. In addition, information relating to research and research sites is provided.

GeneNet - The Worldwide Resource for Genetics
"GeneNet will provide consolidated, timely, and easily accessible information, products, and services for the genetics community. This network will help professionals in the genetics community to search for and analyze information,communicate and collaborate with colleagues, disseminate findings, prepare curriculum for instruction, subscribe to journals, purchase books, software and equipment, and provide educational guides and advice."

More Chromatin Links
This site provides a variety of links to nucleosome/chromatin related pages. In addition, it is possible to access the nucleosome homepage and the 2nd edition of "Chromatin: structure and function" from this site.

Primer on Molecular Genetics (Department of Energy)
The Primer on Molecular Genetics provides in depth information regarding the human genome, DNA, genes, and chromosomes. In addition, this site discusses the mapping and sequencing of the human genome, sequencing technologies, model organism research, data collection and interpretation, and the impact of the human genome project.

DNA Laboratory Resource List
The DNA Laboratory Resource List is made available through the Medical and Scientific Information Online web page. The resource list provides information about various laboratories where DNA testing is available, commercial laboratories that provide DNA diagnostic testing for a large variety of common genetic disorders, and laboratories that conduct DNA testing based upon a specific genetic disorder.

WEBGET - Gene Therapy
"The Penn/Rhone Rorer Foundation Genetics and Ethics Resource Project provides the first comprehensive electronic resource on ethics, policy, and law in the area of genetic research, testing, and therapy." This site enables the user to search gene therapy regulations, laws, and policy statements in various continents or countries. In addition, WEBGET provides a search option to help users find information regarding a specific topic.

The National Center for Biotechnology Information
"NCBI's mission is to develop new information technologies to aid in the understanding of fundamental molecular and genetic processes that control health and disease. Its mandate includes four major tasks: Create automated systems for storing and analyzing knowledge about molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics; Perform research into advanced methods of computer-based information processing for analyzing the structure and function of biologically important molecules; Facilitate the use of databases and software by biotechnology researchers and medical personnel; and Coordinate efforts to gather biotechnology information worldwide."

The Visible Human Project
The Visible Human Project was derived from the National Library of Medicine. "The initial aim of the Visible Human Project is to create a digital image data set of a complete human male and female cadaver in MRI, CT and anatomical modes". This web site contains images and animations from the project, the Visible Human fact sheet, information regarding various projects based upon Visible Human data, sources of images and animations created using the Visible Human Data set, products based on the Visible Human Data set, tools for use with the Visible Human Data Set, and media productions about the Visible Human Project.

VL - Developmental Biology Subject Index
The Virtual Library maintained by the Society for Developmental Biology provides a variety of scientific and informational links pertaining to the following subject areas: Gametogenesis and Fertilization; Early Development; Organogenesis and Morphogenesis; Pattern Formation; Gene Regulation and Genetics; Cell Lineage and Fate Maps; Evolution and Development; and Diseases, Defects and Development. In addition, this web site provides a diverse listing of societies and organizations, research and educational resources, and search engines.

DNA Graphics Created with PovChem
DNA Graphics created with PovChem was originated by Paul Thiessen. This web site provides an opportunity to view a wide variety of DNA images. In addition, a link to Paul Thiessen's Custom Clinical Graphics Page is provided. Through this link, requests for high-quality chemically-themed pictures or animations can be placed.

Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ
"Merck & Co., Inc. is a leading research-driven pharmaceutical products and services company. Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of innovative products to improve human and animal health. The Merck-Medco Managed Care Division manages pharmacy benefits for more than 40 million Americans, encouraging the appropriate use of medicines and providing disease management programs." This site provides a broad scope of information. One can explore information on health, the medIQuiz, the Merck Medical Text and publications, FAQ, the 1998 annual report, the 1999 proxy statement, and Merck products available.

The Merck Manual
This web site will feature the 17th edition of The Merck Manual of Diagnosis, expected in the summer of 1999, free of charge as an "educational and informational resource for Internet users around the world". In addition, the 2nd edition of The Merck manual of Geriatrics and selected chapters of The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition are accessible through this site as well.

The Merck Gene Index
"The Merck Gene Index is both the name used to describe the collaborative EST (Expressed Sequence Tag) sequencing project coordinated and sponsored by Merck & Co. Inc., and the end product of that collaboration, a representative set of genes that includes one cDNA clone for each human gene characterized." This site enables the user to find information on the Merck Gene Index project as well as Collaborative Information Sources.

Citing Internet Sources
Three URL's are accessible from this site to help inform users on some possible ways to cite various Internet sources.

Electronic Sources: APA Style of Citation
This site provides information on citing electronic sources following the recommended patterns given in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th edition.