OMIM

OMIM
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Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Varies depending on the genetic disorder
Complications	Varies depending on the genetic disorder
Onset	Congenital or later in life
Duration	Lifelong
Types	N/A
Causes	Genetic mutations
Risks	Family history of genetic disorders
Diagnosis	Genetic testing
Differential diagnosis	N/A
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Varies depending on the genetic disorder
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Varies depending on the genetic disorder
Frequency	Varies depending on the genetic disorder
Deaths	N/A

OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) is a comprehensive, authoritative compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes. It is freely available and updated daily, and the entries contain information on all known mendelian disorders and over 15,000 genes. The database is used by geneticists, researchers, and clinicians worldwide.

History

OMIM was created by Victor A. McKusick at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. The database was originally published as a book titled "Mendelian Inheritance in Man" in 1966. It was later developed into an online database to provide easy access to genetic information.

Features

OMIM provides detailed information on the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Each entry in OMIM includes a summary of the genetic disorder, the gene involved, and the inheritance pattern. The database also provides links to PubMed for relevant scientific literature and to other genetic databases.

Access and Use

OMIM is accessible to the public and can be used by anyone interested in genetic information. It is a valuable resource for medical professionals, genetic counselors, and patients seeking information about genetic conditions.

See also

• Genetic disorder
• Human genome
• Genetic counseling
• Gene therapy

External links

• Official OMIM website

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