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Human Gene Testing
Article by Drs. Stuart Orkin and Gary Felsenfeld describing how basic research led to genetic testing, including how the discoveries of DNA, restriction enzymes, cloning, & PCR (polymerase chain reaction) make tests for diseases like sickle-cell anemia and breast cancer possible.
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/content/vie...
National Society of Genetic Counselers - NSGC
Promote the profession as a recognized part of health care delivery, education, research and public policy. Includes a searchable database of counselors.
http://www.nsgc.org/
Interleukin Genetics Incorporated
Performs genetic susceptibility testing services for common diseases which are treatable and preventable. Includes corporate and financial data, and job opportunities .
http://www.ilgenetics.com/
Genassist, Inc.
Resources and genetic consultation for people with pregnancy questions related to inherited diseases, assisted conception, and pregnancy ultrasound.
http://www.genassist.com/
Genetic Assays Inc.
Offers physicians, hospitals, and laboratories, molecular techniques for the gene level diagnosis and management of diseases. Also provide DNA testing for the determination of parentage/paternity.
http://www.geneticassays.com/
The Robert Guthrie Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Diagnostic testing for inborn errors of metabolism with an emphasis on metabolic myopathies and mitochondrial diseases. Includes print-off forms and research updates.
http://www.rgbgl.org/
Gene Clinics
Medical genetics knowledge base. NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
http://www.geneclinics.org
New York University Department of Pediatrics Human Genetics Program
Offers evaluation, testing and counseling for genetic diseases with information on faculty, clinical services, molecular genetics laboratory, and research interests
http://www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/
OHSU Genetic Service Laboratories
Provide laboratory testing and diagnostic evaluation of rare and unusual inherited metabolic diseases. Includes information on the faculty, education, research, and related resources.
http://www.ohsu.edu/genetics/
National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center of the US
Provides a large collection of resources on birth defects and on genetic/metabolic screening of infants as a component of public health.
http://genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/
Gene Dx
Genetic testing and diagnosis company serving individuals and families suffering from severe hereditary disorders.
http://www.genedx.com
Gendia
International network of academic and commercial laboratories from Europe and the US providing a range of services including paternity, maternity, twins, and relationship diagnostics.
http://www.paternity.be
Gendia - Genetic Diagnostics
International network of laboratories offering molecular tests for a range of disorders.
http://www.gendia.net/
South East of Scotland Genetic Service
Offer counselling services for patients, and provide a range of educational resources for health professionals and students. Includes information leaflets, degree modules, and research studies.
http://www.genisys.hw.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WebObj...
DNAPrint Genomics
Develops complex genetic analytics and information resource products. Details on the company and services.
http://www.dnaprint.com/
Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - CAGC
Establish minimum standards of practice and encourage professional growth. Includes certification, training, jobs, and conferences. Many documents use the PDF file format.
http://www.cagc-accg.ca/
The Gene Trust
Goal is to establish a database of information about people, including physical characteristics, health histories, and responses to treatments and thus speed up the rate of medical advances based on this genetic knowledge .
http://www.dna.com/
Gene Testing
Brief overview of gene testing: what it is, how it works, what are some of the pros and cons, what tests are available. Includes a guide to further resources.
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Huma...
Kimball Genetics
Genetic testing laboratory specializing in DNA analysis for common genetic disorders. Includes listing of tests available.
http://www.kimballgenetics.com/
Gene Analysis Service GmbH
Die Firma bietet molekularbiologische Diagnostik und Analyse für Klinik, Forschung und Industrie. Man ist spezialisiert auf seltene Erbkrankheiten die die Sequenzierung kompletter Exone erfordern.
http://www.gene-analysis-service.de/
American Board of Genetic Counseling
Prepares and administers examinations and accredits training programs. Offers a range of information on examinations, guidelines, and training programs.
http://www.abgc.net/
Mountain States Genetics Network
Share medical genetics knowledge and resources with other health care practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Features an overview of services, chromosome and DNA testing, education, and news.
http://www.mostgene.org/
Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory: Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen
Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia.
http://cfar-www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/lab/a...
GeneTests
A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics laboratory directory. From the University of Washington.
http://www.genetests.org/
Dynacare Northwest, Inc. Cytogenetics Laboratory
Offers a range of tests including Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) for microdeletion syndromes. Karyotypes and ideograms of normal and abnormal chromosomes are included as examples.
http://members.aol.com/cytogenlab/index.ht...
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2006