Clinical genetics
18 April 2006
Books
Genetics books are kept in the Reading Room at QZ 50. Genetic aspects of specific conditions are kept in that area: eg, genetic skin diseases are at WR 218. Therefore it is best to search the library catalogue for the specific location. There are also reports on genetics in the BMA basement collection.
Some recent books include:
Kingston HM. ABC of clinical genetics 3rd ed. BMJ Books, 2002
BMA location: BMA 1555 . Also available as an e-book (BMA members & staff)1
Peters PG. How safe is safe enough?: obligations to the children of reproductive technology. Oxford Univ. P. 2004
BMA location: W 51
Wilson, GN. Biochemistry & genetics: PreTest self-assessment and review {PreTest series} McGraw Hill
2002
BMA location: Go to the e-book collection (BMA members & staff)
The BMA library holds these journals:
Advances in Genetics
Elsevier
Book series published several times a year on different topical issues
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/bookseries/00652660
American Journal of Human Genetics
American Society of Human Genetics
University of Chicago Press, ISSN 0002-9297
Research and review relating to heredity in humans and to application of genetic principles in medicine, psychology, anthropology, and social services, as well as in related areas of molecular and cell biology.
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AJHG/home.html
Annals of Human Genetics
Blackwells, ISSN 0003-4800
International peer-reviewed journal aim of which is to increase understanding of the biology of human variation, both in disease and in health.
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0003-4800&site=1
Clinical Genetics
Blackwells, ISSN 0009-9163
Research related to molecular approaches to genetic disease and the translation of these advances for the practising geneticist
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0009-9163&site=1
Gene Therapy
Nature, ISSN 0969-7128
Research into genetic and cell-based technologies and the development of clinical methods to treat disease.
http://www.nature.com/gt/
Journal of Medical Genetics
BMJ Publishing, ISSN 0022 2593
International publication covering original research in human genetics. Articles cover the molecular basis of human disease, human cancer genetics, the clinical manifestations of genetic disorders, applications of molecular genetics to medical practice and the systematic evaluation of such applications.
http://jmg.bmjjournals.com/
Nature Genetics
Nature, ISSN 1061-4036
Encompasses genetic and functional genomic studies on human traits and on other model organisms, including mouse, fly, nematode and yeast.
http://www.nature.com/ng/
Database resources
eBMJ collected resources: Genetics
Collected resources on genetics from the online British Medical Journal. It lists the most recent BMJ articles (normally with links to the full text in a subject area or speciality), and also links to relevant books and journals from the BMJ Publishing Group.
http://www.bmj.org/cgi/collection/genetics
MEDLINE Plus
BMA members can access MEDLINE via the library's MEDLINE Plus service on this site; please log on and select the Medline link from the top right of the home page or 'Medline' page.
Go to the BMA Library MEDLINE Plus website
PubMed
The best free interface to MEDLINE is PubMed from the National Library of Medicine:
http://www.pubmed.gov
Web resources
Go to the information factsheet on Medical gateways here - it lists general medical gateways.
Genetic Alliance
International coalition representing over 300 health professional and consumer organisations. This US site has briefing sections on topical issues as well as glossaries and descriptions of disesases. It includes a useful database of organisations which can be searched by name, service or by other parameters.
http://www.geneticalliance.org/
Gene Tests
| Publicly funded medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other healthcare providers, and researchers. It is not specifically aimed at the general reader but it does include a glossary. The resources have a US bias. |
Gene Therapy Advisory Committee
The Gene Therapy Advisory Committee (GTAC) advises on the ethical acceptability of proposals for gene therapy research on humans. It outlines the scientific merits and potential benefits and risks. Some publications are available as PDF files and there is a list of links to other websites.
http://www.advisorybodies.doh.gov.uk/genetics/gtac/index.htm
Human Genome Project Information
Contains a number of resources as well as sections on research, ethical, social and legal issues, medicine and the impact of genetics on health.
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/
HumGem Policies
Includes policy statements from different countries on topics related to human genetics.
http://www.humgen.umontreal.ca/en/
March of Dimes
This US site, essentially aimed at the general public, includes factsheets and briefings on many aspects of genetics.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/home.asp
Other organisations and libraries
British Society for Human Genetics
Clinical Genetics Unit
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Birmingham
B15 2TG
tel: 0121 627 2634
http://www.bshg.org.uk
Represents UK human genetics professionals who work in all areas of the specialty.
European Society of Gene Therapy
Groupe Hospitalier
Pitié-Salpetriére
83, Blvd. de l'Hospital
F-75013 Paris
FRANCE
tel: +33-1-42177461
fax: +33-1-42177462
http://www.esgt.org/
Promotes basic and clinical research in gene therapy and the exchange of information and technology related to gene transfer and therapy and serves as a professional adviser to the community and to the regulatory bodies in Europe.
European Society of Human Genetics
Clinical Genetics Unit
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Birmingham
B15 2TG
tel: 01473 723552
email: eshg@eshg.org
http://www.eshg.org/
Organises conferences, publishes the European Journal of Human Genetics, and represents geneticists in professional matters.
The Genetics Society
Department of Biology
University of York
Heslington, York
YO1 5DD
tel: 0131 527 4472
fax: 0131 440 0434
email: mail@genetics.org.uk
http://www.genetics.org.uk/
World's first society devoted to the study of the mechanisms of inheritance. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in genetic research.
Human Genetics Commission
Department of Health
Area 652C, Skipton House
80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
tel: 020 7972 1518
fax: 020 7972 1717
email: hgc@doh.gsi.gov.uk
http://www.hgc.gov.uk/
UK Government's advisory body on how new developments in human genetics will impact on people.
National Human Genome Research Institute
Communications and Public Liaison Branch
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 4B09
31 Center Drive, MSC 2152
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892-2152
USA
tel: + 301 402 0911
fax: + 301 402 2218
http://www.genome.gov
Leads the Human Genome Project for the National Institutes of Health, conducts cutting edge research in its laboratories and supports genomic science worldwide.