ABCs OF DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers Information Resources Resource URL Resource Description MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/ Includes several health topic pages on genetic related information such as genetic conditions, genetic testing. Also text word search includes a variety of genetic/genomic information. Genetics Home Reference https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ This is a consumer resource to find information about health conditions with a genetic component as well as learning more about genetics. National Human Genome Research Institute https://www.genome.gov/ This is one of the NIH institutes. Lots of information for both professionals and the public including education, ethics, and research. All of Us Research Program https://www.nih.gov/research- training/allofus-research-program NIH provides information about the All of Us Research Program addressing the goals and the concerns regarding the public’s participation and the role it plays in the Precision Medicine Initiative. Carolyn Martin, Consumer Health Coordinator, [email protected]NN/LM/Pacific Northwest Region- https://nnlm.gov/pnr
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ABCs OF DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers
Information ResourcesResource URL Resource Description
MedlinePlushttps://medlineplus.gov/
Includes several health topic pages on genetic related information such as genetic conditions, genetic testing. Also text word search includes a variety of genetic/genomic information.
Genetics Home Referencehttps://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
This is a consumer resource to find information about health conditions with a genetic component as well as learning more about genetics.
National Human Genome Research Institutehttps://www.genome.gov/
This is one of the NIH institutes. Lots of information for both professionals and the public including education, ethics, and research.
All of Us Research Programhttps://www.nih.gov/research-training/allofus-research-program
NIH provides information about the All of Us Research Program addressing the goals and the concerns regarding the public’s participation and the role it plays in the Precision Medicine Initiative.
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms: NHGRIhttps://www.genome.gov/glossary/
From the National Human Genome Research Institute, this site provides help to those without scientific backgrounds to understand terms and concepts used in genetic research.
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and Choosing Wisely campaign collaborated to encourage the general public to dialogue with their doctors regarding genetic testing.
GINA Help (privacy)http://ginahelp.org/
For information about the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act.
Personal Genetics Education Projecthttp://www.pged.org/
Center for Genetics and Societyhttp://www.geneticsandsociety.org/
Council for Responsible Geneticshttp://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/
Genes in Lifehttp://www.genesinlife.org/
A sampling of websites to learn more about genetics regarding health, societal issues, research, and ethics.
GeneEdhttps://geneed.nlm.nih.gov/
Developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Human Genome Institute (NHGRI), this resource is for students and teachers in grades 9 - 12 to learn genetics.
CDC Public Health Genomicshttps://www.cdc.gov/genomics/
The CDC provides a whole section on genomics for both the public and professionals.