Genetics and Hereditary Diseases
See also the Genetics guide in our Biology Subjects section.

Specialized Databases = link Note: for access to our library catalogs and journal article databases, please visit our Databases page. A page of information about other specialized Molecular Biology & Genetics Databases is also available. Nucleic Acids Research's January 1, 2000 issue Special issue featured articles on several dozen molecular biology & genetics databases. The online version of this issue features links to all the databases as well as helpful guides. Choose the HTML version of each article if you want to use the links. (NAR Online is restricted to UC users). DNASYSTEM From the Biology Department at UCSD. This site "provides Web links for nucleic acid and protein sequence analysis, and links to other molecular biology tools, as well as links to UCSD genome analysis resources." National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) The following services are available - click links below for direct access... ENTREZ - search nucleotides, proteins, 3D structures, genomes, taxonomy, and MEDLINE BLAST- NCBI's sequence similarity search tool NCBI Taxonomy Database OMIM - Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - McKusick's catalog of human genes and genetic disorders Structure - the Molecular Modeling Data Bank. Societies & Organizations Alliance of Genetic Support Groups This site features the useful Directory of National Genetic Voluntary Organizations, which lists several dozen support groups, most of which focus on individual diseases with at least some genetic component. American Board of Genetic Counseling American Board of Medical Genetics American College of Medical Genetics American Society of Human Genetics Includes the 1999 Guide to North American Graduate and Postgraduate Training Programs in Human Genetics. Association of Genetic Technologists Association of Professors of Human or Medical Genetics European Society of Human Genetics International Genetic Epidemiology Society Genetics Society of America National Center for Genome Resources Human Genetics Advisory Commission (UK) The HGAC Papers section features advisory reports on insurance implications of genetic testing and cloning. National Society of Genetic Counselors Pacific Southwest Regional Genetics Network A consortium of genetics providers and consumers from the states of California, Hawaii, and Nevada, and is part of the Council of Regional Networks for Genetic Services. Features a directory of genetic services for registered health professionals. The Consumer Committee page features consumer-oriented articles including a brochure entitled, Questions You May Have For Your Genetic Specialist, available in English and Spanish. Selected Genetics Sites Clinical Genetics: A Self Study for Health Care Providers Online course text on genetic services. The Gene Letter An electronic newsletter about genetics and public policy. Features are short and news-oriented. The site also features a list of upcoming conferences and calls for papers. Genetics Education Center Sponsored by the University of Kansas, this site features information of interest to educators and the public about human genetics research. Genetics Positions Open From the Genetics Society of America Human Genome News Newsletter from the Human Genome Project featuring technical and general interest articles; meeting reports; project news; articles on ethical, legal, and social implications of the genome project; features on progress and resources for research; genome meeting and training calendars; and grant and fellowship announcements. Human Genome Project Information Features reports on the Human Genome Project, as well as other resources for researchers, teachers, students, and the general public. Information for Genetic Professionals Continuing education, patient education, and other information. Integrated Human Gene Map Based on Science's wall chart of the human gene map, this site features links to research projects on the human genome organized by the gene's position in the human genome. Primer on Molecular Genetics An online book covering the basics of modern molecular genetics, focusing on mapping and sequencing processes. Local Resources UCSD Biochemical Genetics Laboratory Provides information on genetic tests available at the laboratory, as well as a database, UCSDW3BG, which offers a searchable guide to tests and assays available from biochemical genetics laboratories around the world. UCSD Biosciences: Genetics Links to faculty research and departments doing genetics research at UCSD. Other Starting Points in Genetics Genetics (Biology) - UCSD Biomedical & Medical Center Libraries The "biology" counterpart to this page, featuring electronic publications, databases, and more. Links to the Genetic World An outstanding collection of genetics links, maintained by the Human Genome Management Information System. The links are presented in three pages, covering technical scientific sites as well as social and ethical areas. Medical Genetics on the Internet From the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Medical Matrix - Genetics Part of the Medical Matrix Web directory of medical sites. Most sites listed are oriented to physicians. MedWeb - Genetics Over a hundred different sites - associations, newsletters, university departments, bibliographies, etc. World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Genetics Links cover genetics in the biosciences, and cover many organisms as well as human genetics. Library Catalog Searches Choosing one of the following links will send you to the UCSD Libraries' ROGER catalog and run a search for books, whole journals, and other items on that subject. You can then use the "Limit" option on the ROGER screen to narrow down the search by date, type of material, library location, etc. These subject headings are presented here as good starting points. Once in ROGER, you may want to try other search strategies to meet your particular needs. Biomedical Subject: Genetics, Medical Biomedical Subject: Hereditary Diseases