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| General Information on Genetic Testing | Fragile X Syndrome | Huntington's Disease | Myotonic Dystrophy |
| Cystic Fibrosis | Factor V, Prothrombin, and MTHFR | Hereditary Hemachromatosis |
| Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, and Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis | Connexin 26 |
| Ashkenazi Jewish Panel | MCAD and LCHAD deficiency |


General Information on Genetic Testing

Understanding Gene Testing
This site provides basic information geared to the general public about gene testing and key genetic concepts. This booklet also provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions about the science, potential benefits, and potential risks of gene testing. Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Human Genome Research

Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families who have genetic disorders. This site has a comprehensive directory of genetic support groups.

Genetic Support Groups Online and other Health Related WWW Sites
Lots of links

NCBI Genes and Disease Webpage

An informative overview of genetic diseases produced by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

Genetics Home Reference: Your guide to understanding genetic conditions

Genetics Home Reference: Your guide to understanding genetic testing
A helpful overview describing genetic diseases and genetic testing created by the U.S. National Library of Medicine

Gene testing
A website produced by the Human Genome Project that discussed genetic testing and has links to other helpful websites.

Genetic testing
A website created by the Genetics and Public Policy Center discussing the basics of genetic testing and the ethical, legal, and social issues of genetic testing.


Fragile X Links

Fragile X Syndrome Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Your Genes Your Health
A site with information and describes the mechanism causing fragile X syndrome

National Fragile X Foundation
"The National Fragile X Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation that seeks to increase awareness and education, support research, aid families, and encourage collaboration among professionals involved with fragile X syndrome."

FRAXA Research Foundation
A non-profit organization that supports fragile X research.


Huntington's Disease Links

Huntington's Disease Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Your Genes Your Health
A site with information and describes the nechanism causing Huntington disease

Huntington Disease Foundation
Information about testing

Huntington's Disease Society of America
A resource for family support

Neurology links at Harvard University

Huntington's Disease Information


Myotonic Dystrophy Links

Myotonic Dystrophy: An Informational Booklet for Individuals and Familes
Information about Myotonic Dystrophy and genetic testing

Myotonic Dystrophy Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Muscular Dystrophy Association
A resource for family support

Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation
A resource for family support


Cystic Fibrosis Links

Cystic Fibrosis Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Your Genes Your Health
A site with information and describes the mechanism causing Cystic Fibrosis

Norma Kennedy's Cystic Fibrosis Page
This site created by a person living with Cystic Fibrosis has a lot of background information as well information on disease management

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
This has recent information about on-going research, clinical trials and treatment advances.


Factor V, Prothrombin, and MTHFR

Information on Factor V Leiden
An overview of the role of genetics in venous thrombosis

Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Bleeding and Thrombosis
General overview of clotting and bleeding

Hereditary thrombophilia
Information for families


Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Hereditary Hemochromatosis Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Your Genes Your Health
A site with information and describes the mechanism causing hemochromatosis

Iron Overload and Hemachromatosis
Question and Answers about iron overload produced by the Center for Disease Control

Hemochromatosis from NDDIC
Overview of hemachromatosis created by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, and Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis

Achondroplasia Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Hypochondroplasia Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

FGFR3 Craniosynostosis Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Billy Barty Foundation
A resource for family support

The Little People of America
A resource for family support

Human Growth Information
A resource for family support


Connexin 26

Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss and Deafness
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

American Society for Deaf Children
A resource for family support

National Association of the Deaf
A resource for family support


Ashkenazi Jewish Panel

MazorNet: A Jewish Internet Guide
A resource for information about genetic diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish Population

Canavan Foundation

National Gaucher Foundation

National Niemann-Pick Foundation

Fanconi Anemia

National Tay Sachs & Allied Disease Association

Late-Onset Tay Sachs Foundation

Dysautonomia Foundation


MCAD and LCHAD deficiency

MCAD Information
Information produced by the National Institute of Health

Fatty Oxidation Disorder Support Group
A resource for family support


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