Genetics

Human Genome Project: Ethical, Legal, & Social Issues Human Genome Project: Ethical, Legal, & Social Issues- Explores the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) surrounding availability of genetic information, as it pertains to pri… Bioethics Research Library: Genetics and Ethics Bioethics Research Library: Genetics and Ethics- Compilation of links, journals and other publications that offer research about the ethical and moral aspects of applying genetic … Would You Have Allowed Bill Gates to be Born? Would You Have Allowed Bill Gates to be Born?- Bioethicist Arthur Caplan supposes Bill has Asperger's syndrome, and comments on the perils of prenatal genetic testing that involve… San Francisco State University: Genetic Engineering and Its Dangers 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. Categor… Eugenics, Genetic Engineering, and Cloning Eugenics, Genetic Engineering, and Cloning- Considerations and arguments on several scientific procedures that possibly could improve human life. Council For Responsible Genetics 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… Center for Genetics and Society Center for Genetics and Society- A pro-choice organization working for sensible policies on genetic engineering technology. Excellent resources and links. GMO Compass GMO Compass- Informs about the benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The site aims to make an essential contribution to the general GMO debate within the wh… Eubios Ethics Institute 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 c… National Human Genome Research Institute: ELSI Research Program National Human Genome Research Institute: ELSI Research Program- The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program funds and manages studies related to the ethic… Who Owns the Human Genetic Code? An Annotated Bibliography 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. Counterbalance.org: Genetics and Ethics Counterbalance.org: Genetics and Ethics- A Christian site that attempts to address the ethical, religious, and moral issues raised by a broad range of applications of genetics res… Australian Gene Ethics Network Australian Gene Ethics Network- Non-profit federation of groups and individuals in Australia promoting critical discussion and debate on the environmental, social and ethical impa… National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature- A specialized collection of books, journals, newspaper articles, legal materials, regulations, codes, government publications, … Embracing Change with All Four Arms Embracing Change with All Four Arms- This paper sets out to defend human genetic engineering with a new bioethical approach, post-humanism. ELSI - Human Genome Project ELSI - Human Genome Project- Primarily a collection of links to sites exploring the ELSI. Genetic Engineering - Paradise on Earth or a Descent into Hell? Genetic Engineering - Paradise on Earth or a Descent into Hell?- By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of references at the end. Oxford Ancestors Oxford Ancestors- A venture backed by Oxford University to harness the power and precision of modern genetics in the service of genealogy. DNA Heritage DNA Heritage- A commercial laboratory specializing in Y-chromosome testing for genealogists. US office in Rochester, New York, and UK office in Weymouth, Dorset. Family Tree DNA Family Tree DNA- Establishing DNA fingerprints for the purpose of determining ancestral pedigrees. Testing is available to both amateur and professional genealogists. Headquarters… British Society for Genetic Medicine British Society for Genetic Medicine- Independent body representing professionals working in research, and providing services to the public. Features news of activities, events an… Clinical Genetics Society Clinical Genetics Society- Association for doctors and other professionals involved in the care of individuals and families with genetic disorders. Profile with information about … Inflammation: The Leukocyte Adhesion Cascade Inflammation: The Leukocyte Adhesion Cascade- A detailed look at its various stages. Maintained by the University of Virginia.