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- El Greco’s faces are modelled on a child with a distinctive malformation. But what condition is it?
- http://www.jdawiseman.com/papers/el-greco/el-greco-dysmorphology.html

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Information on Trisomy 13

- Discusses medical information on this chromosome abnormality, including the doctor's personal experience with this rare disease.
- http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=614

A3243G

- Explains a gene defect of mitochondrial DNA which causes several diseases, including maternally inherited diabetes with deafness. Features a newsletter, patient forum and definitions.
- http://www.a3243g.com/

New Scientist: Heroin Addiction Gene Identified and Blocked

- 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.
- http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7445

The Center For Jewish Genetics Disorders

- A critical effort to provide public and professional education for many of the identified Jewish genetic disorders. Find info on screening and counseling, advocacy, events and community resources.
- http://www.jewishgeneticscenter.org/

IMMD Institute of Medical Molecular Diagnostics Ltd.

- 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.
- http://www.immd.de/

Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome

- The BPEI (BPES) Family Network encourages people to get in touch with each other, share information and ask questions. Explanation of this rare eye disorder.
- http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.bowles/

Your Genes, Your Health

- The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth articles about each disease listed.
- http://www.ygyh.org

Genetic Disorders: The Links to Diet

- Explores the role of diet in birth defects and genetic disorders. Includes nutritional links to disorders such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, homocystinuria, and cystic fibrosis.
- http://www.ctds.info/genetic_disorders.html

XLH Network

- Patient support group for XLH, a genetic condition also known as X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets.
- http://www.xlhnetwork.org

Genetic and Rare Conditions

- Lay advocacy groups, support groups, information on genetic conditions and birth defects for professionals, educators and individuals. Disorders from A-Z.
- http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

- Information on a rare congenital disease.
- http://www.p-c-d.org/en/