New features in MedlinePlus
September 2, 2020
Genetics Home Reference is now part of MedlinePlus.
Information from the Genetics Home Reference is now available at .geneticsMedlinePlus section.
MedlinePlus’ genetics home reference page covers more than 1,300 genetic diseases and 1,475 genes, all human chromosomes, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Also included is a richly illustrated introduction to genetics, “Understanding Genetics,” which provides basic explanations of how genes work and how mutations cause disorders, as well as information on genetic testing, gene therapy, and The latest information on genetics research and precision medicine is also provided.
