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Genomic Resources

Genetics Reference Resources

NIH: Genetics Home Reference
Information on genes, genetics, and health conditions expressed in easily-understood language.
NIH: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Features more than 250 common genetic terms pronounced and explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute. Many terms include images, animation and links to related terms.

Genomic Resources on the Internet

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) offers researchers a wide array of freely-available downloads, tools, and genomic databases in the following areas:

Chemicals and Bioassays
Data & Software
DNA & RNA
Domains & Structures
Genes & Expression
Genetics & Medicine
Genomes & Maps
Homology
Literature
Proteins
Sequence Analysis
Taxonomy
Training & Tutorials
Variation
Viruses

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