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Genetics and Genomics for Patients and the Public

	Genetic and Genomic Science
	About Genetic Disorders
	Genetic Testing
	Genetic Counseling and Evaluation
	Clinical Research
	Genetic Research
	Family History
	Genetics, Disease Prevention and Treatment
	Online Health and Support Resources
	Issues in Genetics and Health

Genetic and Genomic Science

What is the science behind genetics and genomics? How is genetic and genomic science important to your health? Are new technologies and therapies being developed through genetic research? Learn more about the science of genetic and genomic discoveries.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic and Genomic Science

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About Genetic Disorders

What is a genetic disorder? Is the cause in your genes or is it your environment and lifestyle? Learn more about genetic disorders.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Disorders

• Specific Genetic Disorders

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Genetic Testing

What is a genetic test? What can doctors learn from a genetic test? Find out about the different types of genetic testing and how this testing can uncover the cause for certain diseases and disorders.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Testing

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Genetic Counseling and Evaluation

Why is it important to see a genetic professional? What is genetic counseling and evaluation? How can I locate a genetic professional? Learn how genetic professionals help patients interpret and understand genetic information.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Counseling

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Clinical Research

Clinical research in genetics helps researchers learn more about the causes and treatments for genetic disorders with the help of patients and families dealing with genetic disease. Learn about clinical trials and genome research, and locate information about research being conducted for specific genetic disorders.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Research
• Clinical Research
• Current NHGRI Clinical Studies

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Genetic Research

How is genetic research revolutionizing the treatment of disease? What basic genetic research is being conducted at NHGRI to find both the cause and the potential treatment for genetic disease?

• Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Research

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Family History

Find out how learning your family's health history can help you discover your genetic heritage and risks, and guide you in making healthy environment and lifestyle choices. Learn about how to obtain and create a family health history.

• My Family Health Portrait
• Family History: Resources and Tools [cdc.gov]
• Family Health History Tools [geneticalliance.org]

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Genetics, Disease Prevention and Treatment

Genetics and genomics is changing the face of how we manage health and disease. Learn how knowing your family history and new genetic discoveries about disease treatment can help you live a healthier life.

• Genetics, Disease Prevention and Treatment
• Pharmacogenetics Research Network [nigms.nih.gov]

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Online Health and Support Resources

Links to more online information on genomics, health, and patient support organizations and resources.

• Finding Reliable Health Information Online
• Online Health Resources

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Issues in Genetics and Health

Explore issues regarding genetic discrimination, genetic testing, biomedical research and more.

• Issues in Genetics and Health
• Policy & Ethics
• Genetic Discrimination in Health Insurance

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Last Reviewed: March 11, 2008