- Dr. Greene's HouseCalls - A discussion of medical information on trisomy, trisomy 13, genetics, and his own personal family experience with this rare disease.
- The UDGD Spot - Resources and information for families of children with genetic disabilities or syndromes that are still awaiting a diagnosis.
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia - Information on a rare congenital disease.
- Gene Clinics - Medical genetics knowledge base. NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Washington University in St Louis - Family resource for individuals with Papillon Lefevre, Haim-Munk Syndrome and Prepubertal Periodontis. Interested families may participate in a registry dedicated to learning about the natural history of these three conditions.
- Your Genes, Your Health - The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth articles about each disease listed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- A3243G - Explains a gene defect which causes several diseases including Maternally Inherited Diabetes with Deafness. Features a newsletter, forum and definitions.
- 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.
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