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Genes/Genetics

Genetics Home Reference

The Genetics Home Reference Web site of the National Library of Medicine allows users to search for information about genetic conditions, provides a handbook for understanding genetics, and gives information about specific genes.

National Human Genome Research

The health information section of the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Web site includes general information on genetics, genetic testing, and research, along with resources for specific genetic disorders.

National Office of Public Health Genomics

The National Office of Public Health Genomics at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides a wealth of information on current genetic research and policies, gene-linked health issues, and topics related to family history.

Dana Links

Genetics: The Emerging Science of Gene Expression and Mental Illness

Published Jan 22, 2010
by Elizabeth Norton Lasley
Scientists are using the genome to map rare mutations and variants that may lead to brain dysfunction in psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.
 

Last Updated: 4/28/10
Editor: Johanna Goldberg
Contact: brainweb@dana.org

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