Selected readings mostly related genomic databases, their content and how to search them.

Cn3D

Web browser helper application that allows you to view 3-dimensional structures from NCBI's Entrez retrieval service. Format: Website    Provider: NCBI

The COG Database: A Tool for Genome-Scale Analysis of Protein Functions and Evolution

Article by Roman L. Tatusov, et al., published in Nucleic Acids Research, 28(1):33-36, 1999. Format: Website    Provider: Nucleic Acids Research

Database Divisions and Homology Search Files: A Guide for the Perplexed

Article by B.F. Francis Quellette and Mark S. Boguski published in Genome Research, 7(10):952-955, 1997 Format: Website    Provider: Genome Research

Database Resources of the National Center for Biotechnology Information

Article by David L. Wheeler, et al., published in Nucleic Acids Research, 28(1):10-14, 2000 Format: Website    Provider: Nucleic Acids Research

GenBank

Descriptive article by Dennis A. Benson, et al., published in Nucleic Acids Research, 28(1):15-18, 2000. Format: Website    Provider: Nucleic Acids Research

Genetics News

An electronic newsletter appearing every other month. Its major purpose is to inform consumers and professionals about advances in genetics and to encourage discourse about emerging medical, ethical, legal and policy dilemmas. Format: Website    Provider: GeneLetter

Genetics and Public Health in the 21st Century: Using Genetic Information to Improve Health and Prevent Disease

This electronic publication is intended to be a resource to public health students, researchers, and practitioners in an attempt to delineate a framework for the integration of advances in human genetics into public health practice. Format: Book    Provider: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Human Genome Resources Guide

Human genetic information, news items, meetings and other resources provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Format: Website    Provider: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Hunting for Genes in Computer Data Bases

Article by Mark S. Boguski, published in New England Journal of Medicine, 333(10):645-7, Sept., 1995. Format: Website    Provider: Ovid Technologies

Making Effective Use of Human Genomic Sequence Data

Article by Wonhee Jang, et al., published in Trends in Genetics, 15(7):284-6, July, 1999. [Full text available only from a Duke IP address] Format: Website    Provider: Ovid Technologies

Webliography for Clinical Geneticists

Guide for clinical geneticists compiled by Suzy Holt, MLS, AHIP. Website includes links to databases such as HELIX, OMIM, Human Gene Map, and sources for patient information and family support. Format: Website    Provider: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

Your Genes, Your Choices: Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research

This cyberbook describes the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that are raised by the project. This book was written as part of the Science + Literacy for Health project of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Format: Book    Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science