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GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base  - http://www.geneclinics.org  NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.  Genetic Assays Inc.  - http://www.geneticassays.com/  Offers physicians, hospitals, and laboratories, molecular techniques for the gene level diagnosis and management of diseases. Also provide DNA testing for the determination of parentage/paternity.  GeneTests  - http://www.genetests.org/  A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics laboratory directory. From the University of Washington.  DNAprint Genomics inc.  - http://www.dnaprint.com/  Develop analytics and information resource products, including platforms for genotype pattern recognition for complex trait determination. Includes an overview of services, investor relations, and career opportunities.  Genassist, Inc.  - http://www.genassist.com/  Resources and genetic consultation for people with pregnancy questions related to inherited diseases, assisted conception, and pregnancy ultrasound.  Dynacare Northwest, Inc. Cytogenetics Laboratory  - http://members.aol.com/cytogenlab/index.htm  Offers a range of tests including Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) for microdeletion syndromes. Karyotypes and ideograms of normal and abnormal chromosomes are included as examples.  Gene Dx  - http://www.genedx.com  Genetic testing and diagnosis company serving individuals and families suffering from severe hereditary disorders.  The Gene Trust  - http://www.dna.com/  Goal is to establish a database of information about people, including physical characteristics, health histories, and responses to treatments and thus speed up the rate of medical advances based on this genetic knowledge .  Interleukin Genetics Incorporated  - http://www.ilgenetics.com/  Performs genetic susceptibility testing services for common diseases which are treatable and preventable. Includes corporate and financial data, and job opportunities .  Gene Analysis Service GmbH  - http://www.gene-analysis-service.de/  Molecular biological and medical diagnostic service laboratory. Mutation screening by DNA sequencing for the detection of rare genetic diseases.  The Robert Guthrie Biochemical Genetics Laboratory  - http://www.rgbgl.org/  Diagnostic testing for inborn errors of metabolism with an emphasis on metabolic myopathies and mitochondrial diseases. Includes print-off forms and research updates.  New York University Department of Pediatrics Human Genetics Program  - http://www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/  Offers evaluation, testing and counseling for genetic diseases with information on faculty, clinical services, molecular genetics laboratory, and research interests  American Board of Genetic Counseling  - http://www.abgc.net/  Prepares and administers examinations and accredits training programs. Offers a range of information on examinations, guidelines, and training programs.  National Society of Genetic Counselers - NSGC  - http://www.nsgc.org/  Promote the profession as a recognized part of health care delivery, education, research and public policy. Includes a searchable database of counselors.  Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - CAGC  - http://www.cagc-accg.ca/  Establish minimum standards of practice and encourage professional growth. Includes certification, training, jobs, and conferences. Many documents use the PDF file format.  Kimball Genetics  - http://www.kimballgenetics.com/  Genetic testing laboratory specializing in DNA analysis for common genetic disorders. Includes listing of tests available.  Human Gene Testing  - http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/content/view.article.asp?a=239  Article by Drs. Stuart Orkin and Gary Felsenfeld describing how basic research led to genetic testing, including how the discoveries of DNA, restriction enzymes, cloning, & PCR (polymerase chain reaction) make tests for diseases like sickle-cell anemia and breast cancer possible.  Genetics Northwest  - http://www.geneticsnw.org/  Offers prenatal and cancer genetic counseling, and genetic testing including paternity testing and Native American ancestry testing. A genetics library is also available for interlibrary loan and document delivery.  National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center of the US  - http://genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/  Provides a large collection of resources on birth defects and on genetic/metabolic screening of infants as a component of public health.  Gendia - Genetic Diagnostics  - http://www.gendia.net/  International network of laboratories offering molecular tests for a range of disorders.  Gene Testing  - http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/genetest.shtml  Brief overview of gene testing: what it is, how it works, what are some of the pros and cons, what tests are available. Includes a guide to further resources.  Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory: Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen  - http://cfar-www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/lab/ashkenazi_screen.html  Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia.  Gendia  - http://www.paternity.be  International network of academic and commercial laboratories from Europe and the US providing a range of services including paternity, maternity, twins, and relationship diagnostics.  South East of Scotland Genetic Service  - http://www.genisys.hw.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WebObjects/genisys  Offer counselling services for patients, and provide a range of educational resources for health professionals and students. Includes information leaflets, degree modules, and research studies.  Mountain States Genetics Network  - http://www.mostgene.org/  Share medical genetics knowledge and resources with other health care practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Features an overview of services, chromosome and DNA testing, education, and news.  OHSU Genetic Service Laboratories  - http://www.ohsu.edu/genetics/  Provide laboratory testing and diagnostic evaluation of rare and unusual inherited metabolic diseases. Includes information on the faculty, education, research, and related resources.