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Science:  Biology:  Genetics:   Genetic Testing and Counseling

  • DNAprint Genomics - Informatics platform for genotype pattern recognition to understand the genetic basis for complex trait determination.
  • Dynacare Northwest, Inc. Cytogenetics Laboratory - Able to detect a wide variety of chromosome abnormalities. Karyotypes and ideograms of normal and abnormal chromosomes are included as examples.
  • The Foundation for Genetic Education and Counseling - Promotes genetic education for the general public and for health-care professionals. Mission statement, funding and news .
  • Genassist, Inc. - Resources and genetic consultation for people with pregnancy questions related to inherited diseases, assisted conception, and pregnancy ultrasound.
  • Gene Analysis Service GmbH - Molecular biological and medical diagnostic service laboratory. Mutation screening by DNA sequencing for the detection of rare genetic diseases.
  • Gene Dx - Genetic testing and diagnosis company serving individuals and families suffering from severe hereditary disorders.
  • The Gene Trust - 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 .
  • GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base - NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
  • GeneTests - A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics laboratory directory. From the Univiversity of Washington.
  • Genetic Assays Inc. - Genetic testing laboratory that offers physicians, hospitals, and laboratories molecular techniques for the gene level diagnosis and management of diseases. Also provide to DNA testing for the determination of parentage/paternity.
  • Genetic Information - A collection of links to sites containing information on current practices and procedures with regard to genetic testing.
  • The Genetics Wormhole - Medical genetics portal site with links to educational resources on genetic disorder, journal links, links to support groups, bioinformatics, resources for researchers and clinical geneticist.
  • Myriad Genetics: Risk Assessment Search - A nationwide search for cancer risk assessment centers that offer genetic counseling and testing services to individuals at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
  • The Robert Guthrie Biochemical Genetics Laboratory - Diagnostic testing for inborn errors of metabolism with an emphasis on metabolic myopathies and mitochondrial diseases. Includes print-off forms and research updates.
  • 21st Century Biotechnology Co. - Offering a variety of personal genetic testing services.