The National Institutes of Health is launching an extensive 
collection of genetic and clinical data. This data will be 
freely available to researchers worldwide. Called SHARe 
(SNP Health Association Resource), the Web-based dataset 
enables qualified researchers to access a wealth of data 
from large population-based studies, starting with the 
Framingham Heart Study. SHARe will accelerate discoveries 
linking genes and health, thereby advancing scientists' 
understanding of the causes and prevention of 
cardiovascular disease and other disorders.