The following sites provide excellent information on genetics. Most of them have numerous links to other sources of genetic information on the Web. The sites selected serve a wide range of audiences. They include educational sites intended for use by schools, as well as sites that are designed to provide assistance to individuals seeking information about genetic disorders. Many of the sites are devoted to the discussion of ethical, legal, or social issues surrounding genetic research. We offer this list as a starting point for your online search. If you know of any other sites that should be added to this list, or wish to comment on any of the selected sites, please email us at sb&f@aaas.org

The Human Genome Project
The National Institute of Health has developed this educational site in conjunction with the mapping of the human genome. You'll find background information on the genome project, current advancements, and what it all means to you. For a limited time you can also order a complimentary educational kit.

The Arc's Human Genome Education Project
From The Arc of the United States, a national organization on mental retardation with 140,000 members and more than 1,000 affiliated chapters, this page is part of a project to develop educational materials and conduct training relating to the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic knowledge and use. 

Cytogenetics Gallery
The purpose of this site is to give visitors the opportunity to see what chromosomes look like under the microscope and how abnormalities of chromosomes are identified. 

Diving into the Gene Pool
A companion web site for an exhibit at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. 

A Gene Map of the Human Genome
Sponsored by Science magazine and the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), this page gives you detailed information about specific genes which are featured on the site. 

Genetics and Ethics
From the Centre for Applied Ethics, University of British Columbia, this page is a comprehensive list of resources on genetics and ethics available on the Internet. 

Human Genome Project Information
This home page for the U.S. Department of Energy Human Genome Program is maintained by the Human Genome Management Information System. The site gives general information about the Human Genome Project and genetics in general. It also provides information on research topics and serves as a gateway to other resources. Its collection of links to other resources is one of the most comprehensive on the Internet. 

Introduction to Genetics
This is an introduction to many of the basic concepts of genetics. Visitors to this site can explore genetics using interactive animations and simulations. 

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ELSI Project
The ELSI in Science program is a pilot project designed to stimulate discussions on the implications of selected areas of scientific research. The site contains modules that can be used by educators and students at the middle school through high school levels. 

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
With information in Spanish and English, this site provides information about birth defects and infant health targeted to general audiences. 

Michigan State University Department of Pediatrics/Human Development
This page contains information for the general public on a variety of topics. Highlights include a family guide to cystic fibrosis and information about prenatal screening. 

MendelWeb
This is an educational resource for teachers and students interested in the origins of classical genetics, introductory data analysis, elementary plant science, and the history and literature of science. 

National Center for Genome Resources
This page offers information on the genome sequence database, genetics and public issues, and employment opportunities in genetics. 

The National Human Genome Research Institute
The National Human Genome Research Institute's home page describes the human genome project and gives information about intramural research, grant opportunities, policy and public affairs, and news items. 

The Natural History of Genes
Sponsored by the University of Utah School of Medicine, the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics, the Utah Museum of Natural History, this page offers science education tools for teachers, as well as activities, experiments, and information about low-cost equipment.

A Question of Genes: Inherited Risks
This Web site, designed to complement the PBS program of the same name, provides further information on genetics, genetic testing, and related fields. 

The Student Genome Project
Employing and evaluating interactive multimedia and 3D technologies (Shockwave, Java, cgi, VRML, etc.) in a cross-platform web environment, this project is currently being developed for testing and research, together with the students and teachers at the Manhattan Center for Math and Science, East Harlem. 

To Know Ourselves
This online book for general audiences on the Human Genome Project is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Human Genome Project. It is available as a viewable Adobe Acrobat file or downloadable in PDF format. 

A World of Genetics Societies
This page links to individual home pages of five professional genetics societies. It also includes genetics education resources and information about careers. An online career brochure is available which contains profiles of scientists working in the field of genetics.