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Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variation on human health.

Health Conditions

More than 1,200 health conditions, diseases, and syndromes

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Genes

More than 1,400 genes and the health effects of genetic changes

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Chromosomes & mtDNA

Autosomes, sex chromosomes, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

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Help Me Understand Genetics

Learn about the basics of human genetics

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Published: August 22, 2017

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