Resources & support
Where to go from here
GeneTranslate is an educational starting point. The real conversation is with a board-certified counselor. Below are vetted directories, plain-language education, and patient support communities to help you take the next step.
Find a genetic counselor
A counseling appointment is the right next step after any positive or uncertain finding.
NSGC: Find a Genetic Counselor
National Society of Genetic Counselors directory — searchable by location and specialty.
ABGC: Find a Certified Counselor
American Board of Genetic Counseling registry of board-certified counselors.
CAGC: Canadian Genetic Counsellors
Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors find-a-counsellor directory.
Patient education
Trusted, free resources for understanding your condition and its inheritance.
MedlinePlus Genetics
NIH-run consumer-friendly explainers for genes, variants, and conditions.
NIH GARD
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center — searchable disease information.
NHGRI Education
National Human Genome Research Institute educational hub.
ClinVar
NCBI public archive of variant interpretations — the same evidence GeneTranslate looks up.
GeneReviews
Expert-authored, peer-reviewed disease descriptions for clinicians and patients.
Understanding ACMG variant classes
Labs use a 5-tier system to rate how confident they are that a variant causes disease. Classifications can change as new evidence emerges — ask your counselor whether a reclassification is worth checking.
Strong evidence the variant causes disease.
Evidence leans toward disease-causing but isn't definitive.
Not enough evidence yet to classify either way. Often reclassified later.
Evidence leans toward harmless.
Strong evidence the variant does not cause disease.
Support communities
Receiving genetic results can be overwhelming. These communities offer peer support, advocacy, and patient resources.
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