Genetics Home Reference http ghr nlm nih gov

Genetics Home Reference http: //ghr. nlm. nih. gov Anna Ripple National Library of Medicine Bethesda, Maryland MLA Presentation May 2004

Overview Human Genome Project What is Genetics Home Reference (GHR)? Demo Facts and Statistics Conclusion

Human Genome Project • 13 -year federally-funded effort to sequence the entire human genome • Highly technical data available in scientific databases on the Internet • Applications in basic and clinical research (gene testing, gene therapy, pharmacology) • Findings are not readily accessible to the public

What is GHR? • NLM consumer health resource • Released in April 2003 • Bridge between clinical questions of lay public and genomic research results • Brief summaries of genetic conditions and their molecular basis written in understandable language

Genetics Home Reference demo http: //ghr. nlm. nih. gov

Genetics Home Reference http: //ghr. nlm. nih. gov

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Facts • Coverage - Almost 100 conditions (that link to about 60 Medline. Plus health topics) - Approximately 130 genes • Expert review by board-certified medical geneticists and other genetics professionals

Statistics • Over 350, 000 page views per month • Approximately 1600 visitors daily

Conclusion • http: //ghr. nlm. nih. gov • More Information: Cheh M, Morrison S. Genetics Home Reference: A New Consumer Guide to Genetic Conditions. NLM Tech Bull. 2003 May-Jun; (332): e 4. http: //ghr. nlm. nih. gov/ghr/page/About