alpha 1 association
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1), a genetic disorder, may predispose to several illnesses, primarily emphysema, secondly, liver disease, more rarely, panniculitis. Based on research, an estimated 100,000 Americans are believed to be severely deficient in the alpha-1-antitrypsin protein, yet only 5% have been identified.

DNA Sciences
DNA Sciences is a genetics discovery company focused on identifying the genetic basis of disease susceptibility, disease progression and response to drug treatment. We believe that the recent completion of the human genome sequence enables the discovery of previously unidentifiable variants in genes which contribute to disease.

International Society for Mannosidosis & Related Disorders
Information for families and caregivers whose children are affected by the following lysosomal storage diseases: alpha mannosidosis, aspartylglucosaminuria, beta mannosidosis, fucosidosis, schindler disease and sialidosis.

Mountain States Genetic Network
Peer reviewed medical genetic links, education, resources, and information.

Mountain States Genetics Network
Peer reviewed, original, medical genetics information and resources

National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, Inc.
The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation battles Niemann-Pick disease, a genetic illness which inhibits cholesterol metabolism in cells. NNPDF provides support to families, education to the public, and fund-raising for research.

The 22q11 Group
A UK registered charity to provide information and support to families/professionals involved with Velocardiofacial / Digeorge / Shprintzen / Catch22 Syndromes, resulting from a deletion in region q11 of chromosome 22.

The Canadian Ehlers Danlos Association
Working together to provide assistance, support and resources for people living with this rare genetic disorder.

The Genesis Fund
The Genesis Fund provides funding for the diagnostics and treatment of children born with birth defects, mental retardation and genetic disorders.

The Spiral Notebook: Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase Deficiency
Newsletter for professionals and patients interested in CPT deficiency, a rare genetic disorder of fat metabolism that causes muscle breakdown.

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