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From the GMR: NIH & NCBI launch the Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) - plus other genetic resources

If you haven't seen this:

The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) is a new resource for finding information about genetic tests and test providers. For more information, please see the GTR homepage (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gtr) & the NIH Press Release (http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2010/od-18.htm).

Additional National Library of Medicine (NLM) information and databases related to genetics include:

  • Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health.
  • Human Genome Resources works to piece together and analyze the plethora of data being generated through the Human Genome Project
  • NCBI Educational Resources include tutorials, workshops, manuals and guides
  • Bookshelf provides free access to books and documents in life science and healthcare including GeneReviews - and can be added to a Library's Linkout program

Linked from and searchable through NLM:

Posted by Liz Fine on March 12, 2012 4:01 PM |

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