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Fact Sheets

Science, Research and Institute Fact Sheets: A series of fact sheets produced by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to provide an overview of the institute, explore the social implications of genetic research, and explain complex genetic concepts and research techniques to a non-scientific audience.

Gene CRC Learning Centre Fact Sheets: Downloadable fact sheets with detailed information on the science of genetics, genetic disease, genetic technology and ethical issues.

Genetic Fact Sheets: Fact sheets on carrier testing, family history factors, prenatal diagnosis, and reproductive factors from the Emory University School of Medicine.

Brochures: Fact sheets on hereditary and family-related conditions including Tay-Sachs disease, Gaucher disease, Canavan disease, and susceptibilities to hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer from the University of Pittsburgh Genetics Education and Counseling Program.

Last Updated October 12, 2004