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 National Human Genome Research Institute - Ethical, Legal and Social implications of genetics research
Genetic Engineering - Paradise on Earth or a Descent into Hell? - By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of references at the end. Articles about genetic engineering - Many negative articles covering the genetic engineering of plants, animals and human beings. Council For Responsible Genetics - Advocacy and coalition building form the core of the CRG's work in our program areas of genetic discrimination, patenting of life forms, and food safety and environmental quality. Greenpeace International Genetic Engineering Campaign - Information and news about the worldwide anti-GE campaign and press releases. Genetic Engineering Organization - Geenor attempts to increase public awareness about genetic engineering through online articles and software. Eubios Ethics Institute - A non-profit group founded by Darryl Macer in Christchurch, New Zealand and in Tsukuba Science City, Japan. Site provides links, general information and conference abstracts. Biotechnology/Biosafety links from the Third World Network Centre for Law & Genetics - Resources on the Commercialisation of Genetics and its legal consequences. Embracing Change with All Four Arms - This paper sets out to defend human genetic engineering witha new bioethical approach, post-humanism. HumGen - Canadian-based site provides access to national, regional and international, policy statements on topics relating to human genetics. The Food and Drink Federation Foodfuture programme - Qims to improve public understanding of genetic modification. The programme has initiated wider discussion of the technology the perceived benefits and disadvantages as well as the ethical and moral concerns. San Francisco State University: Genetic Engineering and Its Dangers - Essays, links to resources and a bibliography compiled by Dr Ron Epstein at the Philosophy Department. Categories include ethical and religious questions, biowarfare, and genetic engineering on humans. Australian Gene Ethics Network - Non-profit federation of groups and individuals in Australia promoting critical discussion and debate on the environmental, social and ethical impacts of genetic engineering technologies. ELSI - Human Genome Project - Primarily a collection of links to sites exploring the ELSI. Counterbalance.org - Genetics and Ethics topics - A Christian site that attempts to address the ethical, religious, and moral issues raised by a broad range of applications of genetics research. International Forum for Genetic Engineering - Ifgene encourages a deeper dialogue about genetic engineering by giving special attention to: the worldviews out of which people approach science and its application to genetic engineering (biotechnology); the moral and spiritual implications of genetic engineering. National Reference Center for BioEthics Literature GenEthics Consortium Case Literature - Transcripts of the yearly consortium, includes elaboration of the issues raised. HumGen - Human Genetics - University of Montreal - CRDP. Access to a wide range of information: credible, relevant policy statements on topics related to human genetics around the world. Foundation for Genetic Medicine, Inc. - Organization formed to keep opinion leaders abreast of the most recent scientific and social developments related to human genetics. Who Owns the Human Genetic Code? An Annotated Bibliography - Article on whether or not the United States Patent Office should issue patents on gene sequences . Agrifood Awareness Australia - Industry initiative, established to increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate about, gene technology. Eugenics, Genetic Engineering, and Cloning - Considerations and arguments on several scientific procedures that could improve human life. Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology & Industrial Property Rights - Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): ethical & ecological aspects of industrial property rights in the context of genetic engineering & biotechnology ... Human Genome Project: Ethical, Legal, & Social Issues - Explores the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) surrounding availability of genetic information, as it pertains to privacy and the potential for discrimination. Biotechnology: Gateway to Environmental Destruction - A brief argument against the use of biotechnology in agriculture and the creation of genetically modified foods. The argument consists of eleven main assertions supported by detailed research. Center for Genetics and Society - A pro-choice organization working for sensible policies on genetic engineering technology. Excellent resources and links. Critical Genetics Project - Information about the scientific basis of genetic engineering and related aspects of biotechnology. National Information Resource on Ethics & Human Genetics - Compilation of links, journals and other publications that offer research about the ethical and moral aspects of applying genetic knowledge to humans. Planet Earth Issues - Collection of articles about environment, race, and genetic issues. Scope Note Series - Essays on genetic screening, eugenics and gene therapy, from National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
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