Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a comprehensive, authoritative compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes that is freely available and updated daily. The full-text, referenced overviews in OMIM contain information on all known mendelian disorders and over 15,000 genes. OMIM focuses on the relationship between phenotype and genotype. It is updated daily, and the entries contain copious links to other genetics resources.
OMIM, or Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, is a comprehensive, authoritative compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes that is freely available and updated daily. The full-text, referenced overviews in OMIM contain information on all known mendelian disorders and over 15,000 genes. OMIM focuses on the relationship between phenotype and genotype. It is a critical resource for clinicians, researchers, and students in the field of genetics and genomics.
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Provides a detailed map of genes on human chromosomes, showing their locations and relationships to genetic disorders.
Groups together entries that represent different phenotypic expressions of mutations in the same gene.
Offers a summary of clinical features associated with genetic disorders, aiding in diagnosis and research.
Lists known allelic variants for genes, including their molecular consequences and associated phenotypes.
Comprehensive list of references for each entry, facilitating further reading and research.
Allows users to perform detailed searches across the database using various criteria such as gene symbols, phenotypes, and clinical features.
Provides links to educational materials and tutorials on genetics and genomics.
Offers API access for developers to integrate OMIM data into their own applications or research tools.
OMIM is supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM).
OMIM is freely accessible to the public, with no subscription required.
The database is updated daily, ensuring that users have access to the most current information.
OMIM collaborates with other genetic databases and research institutions to enrich its content and accuracy.
OMIM has a global user community, including researchers, clinicians, and students, who contribute to the database's growth and accuracy.
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