Genetic disorders

Sites that provide information on genetic disorders:

Genetic Alliance - Improves health through the authentic engagement of communities and individuals.

Contact a Family - Includes contacts and a database of rare disorders (UK site).

Blazing a Genetic Trail - Information on genes that cause genetic disease and current research.

Genes and Disease - Find out how genes contribute to human disease.

Genetic and Rare Conditions Site - Information on genetic conditions and support groups.

Genetics Home Reference - Your guide to understanding genetic conditions, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine

Medical Dictionary - A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine

National Organisation for Rare Disorders - Search the largest database for information on rare disorders. Over 1,100 diseases are included.

Orphanet - Portal for rare diseases and orphan drugs, includes information for patients

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