The following resources provide helpful information about genetic disorders and specific genes linked to these conditions.
GeneTests is a publicly funded medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other health care providers, and researchers. It includes a laboratory directory, clinic directory, and educational materials.
JAAPA's Genomics in PA Practice department contains articles and information about the role PAs play in genetics.
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a comprehensive, authoritative, and timely compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes. The full-text, referenced overviews in OMIM contain information on all known mendelian disorders and over 12,000 genes. OMIM focuses on the relationship between phenotype and genotype. It is updated daily, and the entries contain copious links to other genetics resources.