Genetic Disorders

The IMMD is a genetic testing laboratory located in Germany. Provides genetic tests for hereditary breast cancer, various cardiovascular diseases or diseases with onset in childhood.

Scientists have not only identified a critical gene involved in heroin addiction relapse, but they have also successfully blocked it, eliminating cravings for the drug.

Discusses medical information on this chromosome abnormality, including the doctor's personal experience with this rare disease.

Story on genetic problems in Ohio community mentions high incidence of Cohen's.

For family, friends, and other supporters to find out about the disease and offer support for Clayton.

A source of links which provide news, overviews, diagnosing, symptoms, treatments, clinical trials, and related issues pertaining to CF.

A school and resource centre. Includes descriptions of what they do with toddlers, school-aged children, and teens. Also included are their fees.

Links and resource information.

Information on this disease, medical aspects, education, references, contacts and what's new in Australia

The BBC reports that a girl with a rare genetic condition which made her body age eight times faster than normal dies at the age of 17.

Lowe syndrome, the synonyms, a summary and list of major features.

Thorough summary of history, diagnosis, and treatment.

The CGCF supports excellence in core human genetics research and aims to raise funds to enable scientists to discover cures and treatments for genetic disorders. Find details about the programs and events, and contact information.

A mom describes her daughters disorder which is thought to be a metabolic disease similar to mucopolysachharisdoses. Also links to other related sites.

A Canadian Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome parent support group.

Support organization helping the victims of this disease. Provides a network for families to receive information, advocacy, and emotional support, and keep abreast of the most current medical information available.

Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

Support organization for children with TOF and their families. Includes information about the condition, treatment and outcomes.

Free five-day summer camp for children, teens, adults and their families in Vero Beach, Florida. Includes camp information, FAQs, galleries and directions.

A resource for those affected by this disease. Includes details about the organization, fund raising, events and a newsletter.

Provides financial assistance to cystic fibrosis and lung transplant patients.

About a personal journey living with this disease, and alternative therapies used, besides antibiotics.

Site about a boy with CF.

Site by an English man with CF.

Provides amino acid sequences and cDNA sequences.

Yahoo group shares a common bond of Christianity through prayer support, daily devotions and open discussion about CF. [Membership requires approval.]

Information on education and health as it relates to Down Syndrome.

International federation of Down Syndrome organizations, seeking funds to assist people with Down syndrome in less developed countries.

Pictures of Elijah at various ages, with links to information on Down Syndrome.

Pictures, stories, suggestions and links as well as details about Bridget's development, interventions and therapies. Hope and inspiration for parents with a new DS diagnosis.

In Palm Beach county, FL. Provides a FAQ and inclusion information.

Based in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and offering support and advice to parents on all aspects of caring for a child with Down Syndrome.