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.
- Biocurators manually curate descriptions of gene function and implications in disease
- Lots of details about function and interactions
- Easy to read descriptions graphical representations of interactions with the query gene and its associated diseases/phenotypes
- Full references
- Human genes only
The combination between a simple and effective search function and a professionally curated database makes for a pleasant time for finding human genes and their phenotypes.
Citing OMIM as a whole:
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, OMIM®. McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), {date}. World Wide Web URL: https://omim.org/
Citing a specific entry in OMIM:
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, OMIM®. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. MIM Number: {MIM number}: {Date last edited}: . World Wide Web URL: https://omim.org/
Citing an OMIM entry for personal communication:
- {Authors};{Date}. Personal Communication in OMIM® Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. MIM Number: {MIM number} Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. World Wide Web URL: https://omim.org/
Citing the printed version of MIM:
- McKusick, V.A.: Mendelian Inheritance in Man. A Catalog of Human Genes and Genetic Disorders. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998 (12th edition).