Resources
Chromosome Disorder Outreach
Link: http://www.chromodisorder.org/CDO/
This U.S.-based non-profit group provides information and support for families affected by rare chromosome disorders. Their registry of chromosome disorders catalogs changes found and is divided by chromosome. Their site also offers a family listserv, an “Ask the Doctor” forum, and a reference library.
Unique: Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group
Link: http://www.rarechromo.org/html/home.asp
This support and advocacy group for patients and families affected by rare chromosome disorders is based in the United Kingdom but welcomes members worldwide. Their “Little Yellow Book” provides a basic overview of chromosomes and rare chromosome disorders and is available in five languages.
Genetics Home Reference: Microarray Definition
Link: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/glossary=microarraytechnology
This site, sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, provides a basic definition of microarray (array CGH) testing.
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms: Microarray Technology
Link: http://www.genome.gov/glossary/index.cfm?id=125
This site, sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute, has an explanation of array CGH presented by video by an expert.
