Genetics Portal

Top Genetics Databases

• PubMed - includes information on many aspects of the clinical and life sciences.
• NLM Gateway - aggregates many NLM resources into one page, allowing for simpler searching.
• Web of Knowledge - includes information in all areas of science, with impact factor reports and cited reference searching.

Other Genetics Databases

• MedlinePlus - focuses on consumer health, includes subject information, tutorials and links to other related resources.
• Entrez Cross-Database Search - allows searching across multiple specialty genetics databases.
• Online Mendelian Inheritance in Men (OMIM) - comprised of a continuously updated catalog of human genes and genetic disorders, focusing on heritable genetic diseases.

Top Journals by Impact Factor 2007

Nature Genetics

Nature Reviews: Genetics

Annual Review of Genetics

Trends in Ecology & Evolution

Genes and Development

Genome Research

American Journal of Human Genetics

Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics

Current Opinion in Genetics & Development

Trends in Genetics

Bioinformatics for geneticists
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Comparative genomics and proteomics in drug discovery
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Genetics, health care, and public policy : an introduction to public health genetics
MadCat | Amazon

 

Genomics and clinical medicine
MadCat | Amazon

 

Genomics in cancer drug discovery and development
MadCat | Amazon

 

Handbook of statistical genetics
MadCat | Amazon

 

Molecular biology of the gene
MadCat | Amazon

 

Statistical genetics : gene mapping through linkage and association
MadCat | Amazon

 

Enhancing evolution : the ethical case for making better people
MadCat | Amazon

 

Principles of population genetics
MadCat | Amazon

 

Streptomyces in nature and medicine : the antibiotic makers
MadCat | Amazon

 

Human genetics and genomics
MadCat | Amazon

 

Genes IX
MadCat | Amazon

 

Color atlas of genetics
MadCat | Amazon

 

Molecular genetics of bacteria
MadCat | Amazon

 

DNA: how the biotech revolution is changing the way we fight disease
MadCat | Amazon

 

Professional Organizations

American Society of Human Genetics

American Board of Medical Genetics

American College of Medical Genetics

Genetics Society of America

Schools

Genetics Programs - from the Princeton Review

Molecular Biology Programs - from the Princeton Review

Tutorials

The Biology Project
Problem sets from the University of Arizona covering the basic concepts of genetic inheritance.

Science Primer
Explanations of the fundamental genetics concepts of cell structure, molecular genetics and genomics.

Microbial Genetics Problem Sets
A bare bones page containing problem sets on several basic and intermediate genetics concepts, concentrating on topics related to molecular genetics.

Understanding the Human Genome
Interactive page on the history of genetics, and links to articles of interest, ethics and the genome

Learn Genetics
The University of Utah's site covering the basic concepts of molecular genetics through interactive primers.

DNA from the Beginning
Basic tutorial on genetics and some common implications.

Resources

The Human Genome Project
The official site of the National Human Genome Research Institute with various information on health, funding and educational resources related to the genome project.

Genetics Home Reference
An online guide offering information on genetic disorders and screening options, including an overview of gene functions for over 400 genes.

Genetics Virtual Library
An online library of genetics information, browsable by organism or topic and offering links to other genetics resources.

Medical Genetics Resource for Consumers
Dartmouth's page for genetic resources which offers information on medical genetics and also consumer health information and resources.

Human Genome Project Information
A Department of Energy page covering the educational, ethical and medical issues surrounding the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003.

Dolan's DNA Learning Center
Offers several multimedia demonstrations of various aspects of genetics including its history, medical use and future applications.

Heredity and Heritablity from the Stanford Dictionary of Philosophy
Intermediate information regarding the theories of genetic inheritance and a plug for the University of Wisconsin Library System!

MedlinePlus: Genes and Gene Therapy
A consumer oriented explanation of the basis of genetic disorders and therapies with links for research, reference, and the latest news on genetic therapy.

Genetics News Sources

GenomeWeb Daily News 

The Guardian UK Genetics News  

Science Daily - Genetics News