- 1998 HHMI Holiday Lectures on Science: Of Hearts and Hypertension: Blazing Genetic Trails [IA][Direct] -
Human genetics, cardiovascular biology, and the role of kidneys in hypertension are the focus; for high school students. Archive and extensive online resources.
- 9th International Symposium on SHR Cardiovascular Genetics [IA][Direct]
- American Society of Gene Therapy [IA][Direct] -
Includes information and online registration about the 1998 annual meeting.
- Beyond Discovery: Human Gene Testing [IA][Direct] -
Learn about the trail of research that led scientists to the ability to detect an individual's likelihood of developing certain genetic disorders.
- Beyond Discovery: Modern Communication: The Laser and Fiber-Optic Revolution [IA][Direct] -
Learn how lasers and optical fibers together have dramatically increased the capacity of the international telephone system, and fueled the exponential growth of the Internet.
- Clinical Genetics: A Self Study for Health Care Providers [IA][Direct] -
Covers identifying individuals and families who might benefit from genetic services, assisting them in accessing these services, and answering questions they might have following a genetic consultation.
- Commercialising the Genome [IA][Direct] -
Details of a legal standards and ethics research project by the University of Tasmania's Centre for Law and Genetics.
- Cytogenetics Gallery [IA][Direct] -
Gives you the opportunity to see what chromosomes look like under the microscope and how abnormalities of chromosomes are identified.
- Eugenics Archive [IA][Direct] -
Materials from the Eugenics Record Office at Cold Spring Harbor, which was the center of American eugenics research from 1910-1940: reports, articles, charts, and pedigrees that were considered scientific "facts" in their day.
- Gay Gene, The
 [IA][Direct] -
Biological research of sexual orientation, including: the gay gene, clinical data, on-going studies, discussion, politics and commentary. - GeneCards Database [IA][Direct] -
Provides a quick overview over the vast amount of knowledge about human genes, their products, and diseases in which they are involved.
- GeneClinics [IA][Direct] -
Contains genetics disease database and information relating genetic testing to diagnosis, management, and counseling of individuals and families with inherited disorders.
- Human Chromosome Preparation [IA][Direct] -
Isolation of human chromosomes is not as difficult as you might think. This is a laboratory procedure to see human chromsomes.
- Human Cytogenetics [IA][Direct] -
Karyotypes and ideograms of the chromosomes of Homo sapiens, and the materials and methods behind them.
- Human Genetics Advisory Commission (United Kingdom) [IA][Direct] -
Offers the government independent advice on issues arising from developments in human genetics. Areas of focus include insurance and genetic testing, and cloning.
- Human Genetics Society of Australasia [IA][Direct] -
Provides information and resources to the general public relating to human genetics.
- HUM-MOLGEN [IA][Direct] -
Communication forum in human molecular genetics.
- Innovation [IA][Direct] -
Web companion to the PBS series features recent discoveries and developments in medical technology, detailing their influence on doctors and patients alike.
- Johnson, Karen [IA][Direct] -
Concerns the dopamine D2 receptor gene as a candidate gene for alcoholism. Site is thesis submitted in partial requirement for B.S. (Honours).
- Krawetz Lab Group [IA][Direct] -
The laboratory of Dr. Stephen A. Krawetz is currently studying protamines and lysyl oxidase.
- Medical Genetics [IA][Direct] -
Materials including exams and photos to supplement the textbook by Jorde et al.
- Molecular Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease [IA][Direct] -
Doctoral thesis by Seppo Helisalmi.
- National Institutes of Health 2nd Gene Therapy Policy Conference [IA][Direct] -
Research design and safety considerations related to lentivirus vectors for human gene transfer research. March 9, 1998.
- National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) [IA][Direct] -
A leading voice, authority, and advocate for the genetic couseling profession.
- NOVA: Lost Tribes of Israel [IA][Direct] -
Learn how advances in genetics are being used to investigate the mystery of the fate of the Lost Tribes.
- OMIM - Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man [IA][Direct] -
A catalog of human genes and genetic disorders authored and edited by Dr. Victor A. McKusick and colleagues at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere.
- Proposed Canadian "Human Reproductive and Genetic Technologies Act" [IA][Direct]
- Scientific American: Gene Therapy [IA][Direct] -
Early trials encountered unforeseen complications. A new round of more sophisticated strategies may turn the tide.
- Women and Genetics in Contemporary Society [IA][Direct] -
WAGICS facilitates the participation of women in all deliberations on the social and ethical issues raised by human genome research.
- Your Genes, Your Choices: Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research [IA][Direct] -
Describes the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that it raises. Easy to understand and includes a glossary.
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