Surf these sites: Cloning Ethics -- Cloning Ethics attempts to inform people about both the scientific and moral issues concerning cloning, as well as the benefits and disadvantages. 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. DreamTech International -- A thought-provoking spoof site intended to provoke discussion of what may come--or not. As it says, "Visit DreamTech to see how we make dreams come true." Their dream may or may not be your nightmare. ELSI - Human Genome Project -- Primarily a collection of links to sites exploring the ELSI. Ethics Issues in Genetics -- From policy.com Ethics and Genetics -- This project of the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania provides some interesting but sometimes tangential scholarly articles on genetics and ethics. There is opportunity to comment on them, but the discussion on this site proceeds at a scale of years, not hours. Eugenics, Genetic Engineering, and Cloning -- Considerations and arguments on several scientific procedures that could improve human life. Gay Gene -- A page that describes research into the genetic basis of homosexuality, the gay gene. The author has created an on-line magazine on the scientific, social, political and religious implications of this research. GenEthics Consortium Case Literature -- Transcripts of the yearly consortium, includes elaboration of the issues raised. Gene Letter -- The Gene Letter is designed to raise the essential questions that we must ponder and to which we must respond. While it is written primarily for consumers and primary care providers, genetic researchers and professionals are invited to participate. Genetics and Ethics Home Page -- A list of bioethics resources focusing specifically on genetics and ethics 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. 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. Position Paper on Genetic Discrimination -- from The Council for Responsible Genetics. Genetic testing can be abused to deny healthcare insurance, they say... Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods -- “There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children.” Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries -- Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food aid..." [WARNING: Novartis is a biotechnology company] The Council for Responsible Genetics -- Non-profit organization of scientists, public health advocates, and others which monitors human genetic and commercial biotechnology developments, and advocates their responsible use by fostering informed public debate and education concerning the social, ethical, and environmental implications of these technologies. Unholy Alliance, by Dr Mae-Wan Ho -- Article about genetic engineering, from the Ecologist magazine. ''Genetic engineering biotechnology is inherently hazardous. It could lead to disasters far worse than those caused by accidents to nuclear installations.'' Your Genes, Your Choices: Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research -- Your Genes, Your Choices describes the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that are raised by the project.
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