Surf these sites: About Biotech -- From Genentech, a biotechnology company. Articles about genetic engineering -- Many articles, by distinguished scientists, philosophers and others, covering the genetic engineering of plants, animals and human beings. Biotechnology, by Vandana Shiva -- "In biotechnology more than in any other area, lack of knowledge of hazards cannot be treated as safety. Restraint and caution is therefore considered the only wise strategy for unleashing powerful technologies with potentially serious risks in a context of near total ignorance." 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. Genetech Pages -- Political activists site with database on GMO releases. You can choose between three databases: European Union, Germany and USA. The data is collected from other public resources and mainly interesting for historical and statistical purposes. Genetic Engineering - Paradise on Earth or a Descent into Hell? -- By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of references at the end. Genetic Engineering Organization -- Geenor attempts to increase public awareness about genetic engineering through online articles and software. Genetic Engineering and Its Dangers -- Links to information about genetic engineering, GE foods, GE in warfare. Also lists major organizations concerned with genetic engineering. 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 ... [WARNING: Novartis is a biotechnology company] Genetic Pollution -- Monsanto''s genetic engineering strategy explained. Genetically Engineered Foods - A Serious Health Hazard -- From the Natural Law Party of Canada. Includes a huge and very useful news archive - one of the best sources of evidence that GM is dangerous on the Net. Mutanto / Nonsanto -- Excellent parody site with both humor and sound reasons to be against genetic engineering. National Human Genome Research Institute -- Ethical, Legal and Social implications of genetics research Paradise Engineering / The Hedonistic Imperative -- How genetic engineering and nanotechnology will enable us to get rid of suffering in all sentient life. The Biosafety Protocol -- Biosafety Protocol, being negotiated under the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity, would regulate trade and other transboundary movement of products modified by genetic engineering. The Research Foundation for Science, Technology & Ecology -- Initiated by Vandana Shiva. Supports holistic research, and campaigns against the exploitative use of biotechnology and "patents on life". Site includes long publication list. The Selfish Commercial Gene -- In the 1950''s, scientists claimed nuclear power was "perfectly safe", and promised wildly exaggerated benefits. Today, they make similar claims about GE. Visions of Perfection -- Attractive site by 3 students from the USA and Singapore. Covers provocative issues regarding genetics, eugenics, bionics and plastic surgery. The theme is humanity''s march towards perfection in the ethical and scientific dimensions. What''s wrong with GE? -- By the Pure Food Campaign. (Not just about food.)
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