LibGuides: Biology: Genetics

Research Starter: Genetics
Get an overview here.

Best Bet Search Tools

GeneReviews
Use the Search GeneReviews search bar below the cover image to find an overview of a single gene or phenotype or a summary of causes of common genetic conditions.
MedGen
Search by name of genetic disorders, enter a gene symbol, or query by clinical feature to information on genetic aspects of human health and disease from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Gene
Search by keyword, name species, chromosome, symbol, gene name, Gene Ontology terms or Enzyme Commission numbers to find gene-specific connections between map, sequence, expression, structure, function, citation, and homology data..
NCBI - The National Center for Biotechnology Information
Access and learn from the National Library of Medicine's genomic information; includes research, educational tutorials and a data analysis tool.

PubMed This link opens in a new window
Enter the gene name or genetic medical condition to find biomedical literature. Look for links to full text. Contact the Library to get paywalled articles for you.

Connect to eBooks

A Brief History of Genetics

Understand how, where, and why this science emerged.

Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics

Read overviews of genetic topics written by experts.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders

Provides a comprehensive and authoritative survey of topics covering a wide range of diseases, conditions, therapies, treatments, and other issues related to genetics and health.

Handbook of Genetics and Biotechnology: 2nd Revised and Expanded Ed.

Find easy-to-read overviews of key topics with multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and true/false questions to test your knowledge.

Dive Deeper

eBook Collection: Geneticis
Browse genetics ebooks, add a keyword to the search, and/or filter by year or subject.
Ebook Central: Genetics
Browse genetics ebooks, refine the search to add a keyword and/or filter by year or subject.
Publication Finder: Genetics
Connect to journals specializing in genetics through NWACC Library. Filter by Peer Reviewed and subjects such as medicine and agriculture.