Web Directory

» Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome
   The BPEI (BPES) Family Network encourages people to get in touch with each other, share information and ask questions. Explanation of this rare eye disorder.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.bowles/

» Genetic Diseases
   Provides information on a number of genetic and rare diseases.
   http://www.genetic-diseases.net

» Genetic Disorders: The Links to Diet
   Explores the role of diet in birth defects and genetic disorders. Includes nutritional links to disorders such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, homocystinuria, and cystic fibrosis.
   http://www.ctds.info/genetic_disorders.html

» Genetic and Rare Conditions
   Lay advocacy groups, support groups, information on genetic conditions and birth defects for professionals, educators and individuals. Disorders from A-Z.
   http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/

» IMMD Institute of Medical Molecular Diagnostics Ltd.
   The IMMD is a genetic testing laboratory located in Germany. Provides genetic tests for hereditary breast cancer, various cardiovascular diseases or diseases with onset in childhood.
   http://www.immd.de/

» Information on Trisomy 13
   Discusses medical information on this chromosome abnormality, including the doctor's personal experience with this rare disease.
   http://www.drgreene.com/qa/information-trisomy-13

» MECP2 Duplication Syndrome
   Provides information and support for families affected by this genetic condition first discovered in 2005.
   http://www.mecp2duplication.com/cms/

» Mitoblog
   Blog about mitochondrial disease.
   http://www.mitoblog.org/

» New Scientist: Heroin Addiction Gene Identified and Blocked
   Scientists have not only identified a critical gene involved in heroin addiction relapse, but they have also successfully blocked it, eliminating cravings for the drug.
   http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7445

» Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
   Information on a rare congenital disease.
   http://www.p-c-d.org/en/

» The Center For Jewish Genetics Disorders
   A critical effort to provide public and professional education for many of the identified Jewish genetic disorders. Find info on screening and counseling, advocacy, events and community resources.
   http://www.jewishgeneticscenter.org/

» What Malformation Did El Greco Paint?
   El Greco’s faces are modelled on a child with a distinctive malformation. But what condition is it?
   http://www.jdawiseman.com/papers/el-greco/el-greco-dysmorphology.html

» XLH Network
   Patient support group for XLH, a genetic condition also known as X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets.
   http://www.xlhnetwork.org

» Your Genes, Your Health
   The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth articles about each disease listed.
   http://www.ygyh.org/