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MedlinePlus Genetics

Genetic conditions, genes, chromosomes and mtDNA data.

MedlinePlus Genetics API is a free Health API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Health
Visit documentation ↗medlineplus.gov

About MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus Genetics Data Files & API

Find information about programmatic retrieval of selected data from MedlinePlus Genetics via API. Learn about available data files and how to use these services.

Provider
MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus Genetics Data Files & API
Website
medlineplus.gov ↗

Details from medlineplus.gov.

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MedlinePlus Genetics API FAQ

Who provides the MedlinePlus Genetics API?

The MedlinePlus Genetics API is provided by MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus Genetics Data Files & API (medlineplus.gov). Find information about programmatic retrieval of selected data from MedlinePlus Genetics via API. Learn about available data files and how to use these services.

Is the MedlinePlus Genetics API free?

Yes. The MedlinePlus Genetics API is listed in the Health category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the MedlinePlus Genetics API require an API key?

No. The MedlinePlus Genetics API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the MedlinePlus Genetics API from the browser?

CORS support for the MedlinePlus Genetics API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the MedlinePlus Genetics API support HTTPS?

Yes. The MedlinePlus Genetics API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.