Genes and Disease

With the entire human genome slated for sequencing, almost every day brings a new scientific discovery of a genetic variant that is associated with a specific disease.  In the wake of these discoveries, the popular press has published numerous articles on how advances in genetic science will radically transform the practice of medicine.  Rarely, if ever, do these and other articles on genetics cover the public health implications of gene discovery. The impact of genetic discoveries on public health practice is likely to be felt across all disease areas.   Public health professionals will increasingly use genetic information to more effectively target behavioral and environmental factors that lead to many diseases. 

Welcome to the mirror of the GeneCards in China !

 A database of human genes, their products and their involvement in diseases. It offers concise information about the functions of all human genes that have an approved symbol, as well as selected others gene listing.

Information Center, Beijing Medical University,
                       (Peking University Health Sceince College)Beijing, China

Other resources on genetics in medicine:

Genes and Disease --NCBI's annotated genetic disease listing

CDC Office of Genetics and Disease Prevention

Hodgkin's Disease Genome-Wide Gene Expression

GeneClinics--a Clinical Information Resource