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http://www.genome.gov/10001618
Editor's Pick National Human Genome Research Institute: ELSI Research Program Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program funds and manages studies related to the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic and genomic research, and supports workshops, research consortia, and policy conferences relate
   http://www.genome.gov/10001618

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http://www.afaa.com.au
Agrifood Awareness Australia Open in a new browser window
   Industry initiative, established to increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate about, gene technology.
   http://www.afaa.com.au
http://www.geneethics.org
Australian Gene Ethics Network Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.twnside.org.sg/bio.htm
Biotechnology/Biosafety links from the Third World Network Open in a new browser window
   
   http://www.twnside.org.sg/bio.htm
http://www.genetics-and-society.org
Center for Genetics and Society Open in a new browser window
   A pro-choice organization working for sensible policies on genetic engineering technology. Excellent resources and links.
   http://www.genetics-and-society.org
http://www.lawgenecentre.org
Centre for Law & Genetics Open in a new browser window
   Resources on the Commercialisation of Genetics and its legal consequences.
   http://www.lawgenecentre.org
http://www.gene-watch.org/
Council For Responsible Genetics Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.counterbalance.net/genetics/intro-frame.html
Counterbalance.org: Genetics and Ethics Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.criticalgenetics.org/
Critical Genetics Project Open in a new browser window
   Information about the scientific basis of genetic engineering and related aspects of biotechnology.
   http://www.criticalgenetics.org/
http://www.kumc.edu/gec/prof/geneelsi.html
ELSI - Human Genome Project Open in a new browser window
   Primarily a collection of links to sites exploring the ELSI.
   http://www.kumc.edu/gec/prof/geneelsi.html
http://www.changesurfer.com/Hlth/Genetech.html
Embracing Change with All Four Arms Open in a new browser window
   This paper sets out to defend human genetic engineering with a new bioethical approach, post-humanism.
   http://www.changesurfer.com/Hlth/Genetech.html
http://www.eubios.info/
Eubios Ethics Institute Open in a new browser window
   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://www.eubios.info/
http://jp.senescence.info/thoughts/genetics.html
Eugenics, Genetic Engineering, and Cloning Open in a new browser window
   Considerations and arguments on several scientific procedures that possibly could improve human life.
   http://jp.senescence.info/thoughts/genetics.html
http://www.gmo-compass.org/
GMO Compass Open in a new browser window
   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 whole European Union.
   http://www.gmo-compass.org/
http://www.heureka.clara.net/gaia/genetics.htm
Genetic Engineering - Paradise on Earth or a Descent into Hell? Open in a new browser window
   By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of references at the end.
   http://www.heureka.clara.net/gaia/genetics.htm
http://www.geneticengineering.org/
Genetic Engineering Organization Open in a new browser window
   Geenor attempts to increase public awareness about genetic engineering through online articles and software.
   http://www.geneticengineering.org/
http://www.syngentafoundation.com/genetic_engineering_biotechnology.htm
Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology & Industrial Property Rights Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.humgen.umontreal.ca
HumGen Open in a new browser window
   Canadian-based site provides access to national, regional and international, policy statements on topics relating to human genetics.
   http://www.humgen.umontreal.ca
http://www.humgen.umontreal.ca/en/
HumGen - Human Genetics Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/elsi.shtml
Human Genome Project: Ethical, Legal, & Social Issues Open in a new browser window
   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/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/elsi.shtml
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/gm-food/
New Scientist - GM Organisms Open in a new browser window
   Links to articles, some free and some archived.
   http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/gm-food/
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/GEessays/gedanger.htm
San Francisco State University: Genetic Engineering and Its Dangers Open in a new browser window
   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/~rone/GEessays/gedanger.htm
http://www.foodfuture.org.uk
The Food and Drink Federation Foodfuture Programme Open in a new browser window
   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
http://academic.udayton.edu/health/05bioethics/00ammons.htm
Who Owns the Human Genetic Code? An Annotated Bibliography Open in a new browser window
   Article on whether or not the United States Patent Office should issue patents on gene sequences.
   http://academic.udayton.edu/health/05bioethics/00ammons.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7899821/
Would You Have Allowed Bill Gates to be Born? Open in a new browser window
   Bioethicist Arthur Caplan supposes Bill has Asperger's syndrome, and comments on the perils of prenatal genetic testing that involves not life and death but attributes such as personality and sociability, genius and geekiness.
   http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7899821/

Last Updated: 2007-08-30 07:10:07