BIO100: Biology Concepts (Neuenfeldt)

"Operates programs in behavioral health, disease prevention and control, health promotion, community public health...(etc.)" View data and statistics reports and disease reporting segments o the site.

One of the major organizations under the federal government health and Human Services Department. Their mission includes health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats. Use the A-Z Index.

Find current clinical trials for specific diseases and conditions.

Go to the Genome section and click the Tour button. Use “Genome Spots” to identify individual genes associated with certain genetic disorders. Also, from the homepage, click on “Your Genes, Your Health” (link at bottom) for a multimedia guide to select genetic disorders.

Comprehensive guides on hundreds of conditions.
Sample citation:
Diseases and conditions: hemophilia. 2023 Aug 29. Scottsdale: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; [accessed 2025 Feb 5]. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemophilia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373327.

Web site provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues for patients and their families and friends.
- Use "Health Topics" or "Medical Encyclopedia"
- Under "Health Topics" search for "Genetic/Birth Defects"

Use Search box to search genetic disorder. Contains information on diagnosing and treating disorders.
Sample citation:
Vergidis P. 2023 Sep. Infectious diseases: fungi: sporotrichosis. In: The Merck manual professional edition. Kenilworth (NJ): Merck & Co.; [accessed 2024 Sep 1]. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional.

Much of their work focuses on protecting people who are especially vulnerable to health risks - babies, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities.
Sample citation:
Genetic disorders. 2024 May 15. Atlanta: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; [accessed 2024 Oct 11]. https://www.cdc.gov/genomics-and-health/about/genetic-disorders.html.

Click on "About Health" > For Patients & Families > Genetic Disorders. Scroll down to specific genetic disorders.
Sample citation:
What is fragile X syndrome. 2016 Jun 27. Bethesda (MD): National Human Genome Research Institute; [accessed 2024 Feb 5]. https://www.genome.gov/Genetic-Disorders/Fragile-X-Syndrome.

The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.

Conducts, fosters, coordinates, and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke, and supports basic research in related scientific areas. All disorders listed at https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders.