Genetics Links of Interest

Genetics Basics

Genetics Information

Genetics Tools/Databases

Vanderbilt CRC Informatics Core Genetic Materials

Genetics Basics

National Human Genome Research Institute Glossary of Genetic Terms

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Animated Primer on the Basics of DNA, Genes, and Heredity

Medical Genetics Research Tool- Password Required--This is a tutorial developed at Meharry Medical College by Dr. James D. Russell.  Contact Dr. John Phillips (615-322-7601) for details.

Genetics Information

NCBI- National Center for Biotechnology Information-Established in 1988 as a national resource for molecular biology information, NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biomedical information - all for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease.

CDC-Office of Genetics & Disease Prevention-The mission of the Office of Genetics and Disease Prevention is to integrate advances in human genetics into public health research, policy, and programs.

Gene Clinics-Gene Clinics is a clinical information resource relating genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of individuals and families with specific inherited disorders.

Gene Tests-GeneTests™ is a genetic testing resource that includes:

• A Medical Genetics Laboratory Directory
• A Genetics Clinic Directory (U.S. only)
• An introduction to genetic counseling and testing concepts (in About Genetic Services)
• A Powerpoint slideshow presentation for genetics professionals (in Teaching Tools)
• Disease-specific profiles in our companion project,

Genetics Tools/Databases

OMIM-Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man- . This database is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders authored and edited by Dr. Victor A. McKusick and his colleagues at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere, and developed for the World Wide Web by NCBI, the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The database contains textual information, pictures, and reference information. It also contains copious links to NCBI's Entrez database of MEDLINE articles and sequence information.

Rare Diseases Clinical Research Database-The Rare Diseases Clinical Research Database was developed by the Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. This database provides you information about ongoing or planned research studies or clinical trials related to rare diseases or conditions. 

Clinical Trials.gov- The U.S. National Institutes of Health, through its National Library of Medicine, has developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies.

Mitomap- A human mitochondrial genome database- a compendium of polymorphisms and mutations of the human mitochondrial DNA.

Cytochrome P450 Drug Interaction Table - a hypothesis testing, teaching and reference tool for physicians and researchers interested in drug interactions that are the result of competition for, or effects on the human cytochrome P450 system.

Human Gene Mutation Database-The Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD) represents an attempt to collate known (published) gene lesions responsible for human inherited disease. This database embodies an up-to-date and comprehensive reference source to the spectrum of inherited human gene lesions. Thus, HGMD provides information of practical diagnostic importance to (i) researchers and diagnosticians in human molecular genetics, (ii) physicians interested in a particular inherited condition in a given patient or family, and (iii) genetic counselors.

CRC Informatics Core Genetic Training Materials

The CRC Informatics Core computer laboratory (MCN A3101) can assist you with genetic training materials.  We currently own the following resources:

Genetics and your Practice.  An interactive educational program and resource for health care providers.  This interactive computer program includes testing options and can be used for CME credit.

NIH Current Topics in Genome Analysis.  Eleven videocassette recordings of 1999 lectures given at the NIH:  Cytogenetic Mapping Methods, Clone-Based Physical Mapping; Genetic Mapping in Mouse; Genetic Mapping in Humans; Strategies for Positional Cloning and Gene Discovery; Radiation Hybrid Mapping; Large-Scale DNA Sequencing; Microarray Technologies; Macromolecular Simulation and Modeling; Genomic Sequence Analysis; and Comparative Genomics. 

Contact Dr. Paul Harris (615) 322-6688 for additional details or to schedule training time: