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A Christian site that attempts to address the ethical, religious, and moral issues raised by a
broad range of applications of genetics research.
http://www.counterbalance.net/genetics/intro-frame.html
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Scope Note Series
Essays on genetic screening, eugenics and gene therapy, from National Reference Center for
Bioethics Literature, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
http://www.georgetown.edu/research/nrcbl/scopenotes/
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Planet Earth Issues
Collection of articles about environment, race, and genetic issues.
http://www.geocities.com/beckermanlin/index.html
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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.
http://www.georgetown.edu/research/nrcbl/nirehg/
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Critical Genetics Project
Information about the scientific basis of genetic engineering and related aspects of biotechnology.
http://www.criticalgenetics.org/
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Center for Genetics and Society
A pro-choice organization working for sensible policies on genetic engineering technology.
Excellent resources and links.
http://www.genetics-and-society.org
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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.
http://www.geocities.com/biotechdoubts/
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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.
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/elsi/elsi.html
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Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology & Industrial Property Rights
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): ethical and ecological aspects of
industrial property rights in the context of genetic engineering and biotechnology.
http://www.syngentafoundation.com/genetic_engineering_biotechnology.htm
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Eugenics, Genetic Engineering, and Cloning
Considerations and arguments on several scientific procedures that could improve human life.
http://www.jpreason.com/science/gene.htm
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Agrifood Awareness Australia
Industry initiative, established to increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate
about, gene technology.
http://www.afaa.com.au
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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 .
http://www.udayton.edu/~health/05bioethics/00ammons.htm
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Foundation for Genetic Medicine, Inc.
Organization formed to keep opinion leaders abreast of the most recent scientific and social
developments related to human genetics.
http://geneticmedicine.org
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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.
http://www.humgen.umontreal.ca/en/
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The Center for the Study of Technology and Society - Biotechnology
A field that brings together agriculture, genetics, cloning, health, medicine and reproductive
technology. The Center is a nonprofit research and educational group based in Washington, D.C.
http://www.tecsoc.org/biotech/biotech.htm
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GenEthics Consortium Case Literature
Transcripts of the yearly consortium, includes elaboration of the issues raised.
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/About_NHGRI/Dir/Ethics/pre.html
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National Reference Center for BioEthics Literature
http://www.georgetown.edu/research/nrcbl/
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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.
http://www.anth.org/ifgene/
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ELSI - Human Genome Project
Primarily a collection of links to sites exploring the ELSI.
http://www.kumc.edu/gec/prof/geneelsi.html
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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.
http://www.geneethics.org
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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.
http://online.sfsu.edu/%7Erone/GEessays/gedanger.htm
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The Food and Drink Federation Foodfuture Programme
Aims 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.
http://www.foodfuture.org.uk
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HumGen
Canadian-based site provides access to national, regional and international, policy statements on
topics relating to human genetics.
http://www.humgen.umontreal.ca
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Embracing Change with All Four Arms
This paper sets out to defend human genetic engineering witha new bioethical approach,
post-humanism.
http://www.changesurfer.com/Hlth/Genetech.html
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Bioethics in the Classroom
http://www.accessexcellence.org/21st/TE/BE
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Centre for Law & Genetics
Resources on the Commercialisation of Genetics and its legal consequences.
http://www.lawgenecentre.org
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Biotechnology/Biosafety links from the Third World Network
http://www.twnside.org.sg/bio.htm
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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.
http://zobell.biol.tsukuba.ac.jp/~macer/
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Genetic Engineering Organization
Geenor attempts to increase public awareness about genetic engineering through online articles and
software.
http://www.geneticengineering.org/
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Greenpeace International Genetic Engineering Campaign
Information and news about the worldwide anti-GE campaign and press releases.
http://www.greenpeace.org/~geneng/index.html
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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.
http://www.gene-watch.org/
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Articles about genetic engineering
Many negative articles covering the genetic engineering of plants, animals and human beings.
http://www.anth.org/IFGENE/articles.htm
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Genetic Engineering - Paradise on Earth or a Descent into Hell?
By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of references at the end.
http://www.heureka.clara.net/gaia/genetics.htm
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National Human Genome Research Institute
Ethical, Legal and Social implications of genetics research
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/ELSI/
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