Scientific & Peer-Reviewed Journals
Financial & General Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical
News
Glossaries
(The following sections are based on the course "Issues in Biotechnology: The Way We Work With Life")
The Mechanics of Life: What is Life?
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 Teacher
Lesson Plans
University of Utah
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DNA
From the Beginning
DNA from the Beginning is an animated
tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each
concept is explained using animations, an image gallery,
video interviews, problems, biographies, and links. There
are three sections, Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics
and Organization of Genetic Material. Key features are the
clear explanations of classical experiments and the excellent
photographs of researchers and their labs. (Cold
Spring Harbor Laboratory)
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Molecules in Motion
A lecture aid for use in the classroom. Provides
interactive 3-dimensional images of DNA and its components.
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DNA
Interactive
Cold
Spring Harbor Laboratory
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DNA
PBS
Interactive
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The Interactive Fly
The Interactive Fly is a cyberspace guide to
Drosophila genes and their roles in development. It contains
images, animations and information on genes and development
in the fruit fly.
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Genetic Science Learning Center
An educational site focused
on modern human genetics analysis. Has both on-line activities
and instructions for labs and in class activites. The four
main areas are Basic Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Genetics
in Society and Genetic thematic Units. (University of Utah)
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Techniques
in Biotechnology
Interactive
- Dolan DNA Learning Center (PCR, Southern Blot, etc.)
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Gel
Electrophoresis
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Gel
Electrophoresis Protocals
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Southerns,
Northerns, Westerns, & Cloning:
"Molecular Searching" Techniques
MIT
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Introduction
to Nucleic Acids and Application to Infectious Disease Detection
Access
Excellence & American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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How
to extract DNA from anything living
Teacher resources & lesson plans
- University of Utah
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Anatomy of a Comparative Gene Expression Study
The illustration shows the steps that make up a comparative
cDNA hybridization experiment.
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Large-Scale Gene Expression and Microarray Links and Resources
This site is a collection of web resources
and pointers to information on large-scale gene expression studies,
and especially microarray technologies. The links included are
biased towards the development and applications of informatics
and bioinformatics for these technologies.
 Online
Biology Textbook by Dr. John Kimball
Very extensive with lots of diagrams
(adapted to the web from his printed textbooks).
Applications of Biotechnology: The Future is Now
General Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology
Marine & Environmental Biotechnology
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Marine
Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, MA
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Marine
Biotechnology
National Sea Grant Office
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Marine
Biotechnology
Wageningen University on the
cultivation of sponges in bioreactors and scale-up aspects
of closed photobioreactors for cultivation of micro-algae
and biological hydrogen production.
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Center
of Marine Biotechnology
The Center of Marine Biotechnology
(COMB) is an internationally recognized research laboratory
devoted to applying the tools of modern biology and biotechnology
to study, protect and enhance marine and estuarine resources.
(U. Maryland)
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Marine
Biotechnology
Marine biotechnology can simply be
described as the biotechnology of organisms from the seas. Thus
we will consider manuscripts describing the molecular biology,
genomics, proteomics, cell biology, and biochemistry of any marine
or freshwater prokaryote or eukaryote. The journal also welcomes
papers related to genome biology and genome
technologies such as linkage mapping, QTL mapping, physical mapping,
and comparative and functional genome analysis - Sample articles
from Journal
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Center for
Environmental Biotechnology - Berkeley
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Biomediation
Resources
National Agricultural Library
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Opportunities
in Marine Biotechnology and Aquaculture
Biotechnology Research Subcommittee, National
Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
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Opportunities
in Environmental Biotechnology
Biotechnology Research Subcommittee, National
Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
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Marine
Biotechnology in the Twenty-First Century: Problems, Promise,
and Products
National Academies Press - Online Book
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Extremophiles:
Bioprospecting for antimicrobials
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Aquaculture & Biotechnology
Information
Fisheries & Oceans Canada - Numerous
Articles
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Case Study Growth-Enhanced Salmon
This case study concerns the potential
aquaculture production or importation of
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) genetically engineered to
contain an additional fish
growth hormone gene that is intended to make the Atlantic salmon
grow faster and use
feed more efficiently. CEQ/OSTP Assessment: Case Studies of Environmental
Regulation for Biotechnology
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Maine Aquaculture
Innovation
Center
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Biotechnology-Aquaculture
Interface: The Site of Maximum Impact Workshop White
Paper
The primary purpose of the Workshop was to provide information to ARS about biotechnology
tools that will help ARS in the development and implementation of its future
aquaculture research programs.
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The Important Role of Biotechnology in Aquaculture
Biotechnology Industry Organization position paper
Bioweapons & Bioterrorism
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Nova
Online: Bioterror
History, video clip, interviews...
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Bioterror
To help students learn more about the October
2001 anthrax attacks and their aftermath.
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Preparing
for Bioterror
Discussion
Questions, In-depth Analysis, Vocabulary, and Role Play By Laura Greenwald, Johns Hopkins University School of
Advanced International Studies
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Putting
Anthrax in History
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Identify
the cause of the anthrax disease.
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List symptoms
and treatments for anthrax.
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Identify
different forms of anthrax disease.
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Summarize
and organize information from several sources.
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Create original
text in the style of a science text.
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Evaluate
credibility of web information.
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Bioterrorism:
Implications for Terrorism in the Agriscience Industry
To prevent or respond to acts of terrorism
within the agriscience industry - very extensive
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Bioterrorism
After completion of a webquest about bioterrorism, students
will be able to accurately demonstrate their knowledge of the
seriousness of a biological terrorist attack, rates of infection,
and the preventive measures of such an attack through a presentation
to a pseudo city council.
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Center for
the Study of Bioterrorism Research Projects
Saint Louis University School of Public Health
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Bioterrorism Resources
American College of Physicians
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CDC: Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases
Emergency Preparedness & Response
(Center for Disease Control)
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The History of Bioterrorism Video
These
videos describe the Category A diseases: smallpox, anthrax, botulism,
plague, tularemia, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. If these germs
were used to intentionally infect people, they would cause the
most illness and death. Watch these videos to learn how some of
these agents have been or can be used as bioterrorist weapons.
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FDA: The Bioterrorism Act of 2002
The events of Sept. 11, 2001, reinforced the need to enhance the security of
the United States. Congress responded by passing the Public Health Security
and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act),
which President Bush signed into law June 12, 2002.
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FDA: Counterterrorism
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US
National Library of Science & National Institute of Health: Biodefence & Bioterrorism
Forensic Biotechnology
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Forensic Uses of Biotechnology
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The
Forensic Science Project
This multidisciplinary
project creates a link between biology, biotechnology, chemistry
and physics. It is intended to expose high school students
to the various laboratory skills commonly used during a forensic
investigation. Students will acquire the skills of observation,
microscopy, chromatography, serology, DNA fingerprinting with
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and laws of physics through
the project. (Bergen
County Technical Schools)
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DNA Fingerprinting in Human Health and Society
Written by David F. Betsch,
Ph.D., Biotechnology Training Programs, Inc. Edited by Glenda D.
Webber, Iowa State University Office of Biotechnology. (Access
Excellence)
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The Future of Forensic DNA Testing: Predictions of the Research and Development Working Group
This NIJ (National Institute of Justice)
Issues and Practices report discusses past and present techniques
in forensic DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis, the most likely
technical advances in the forthcoming decade, and assesses the
impact of these advances on forensic DNA analysis.
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DNA
in "Minor" Crimes Yields Major Benefits
in Public Safety
When they analyze DNA from a burglary, they
get evidence that often solves several other cases as well.
(National Institute of Justice)
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Handbook
for Forensic Sciences
FBI Report
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Education
and Training in Forensic Science: A Guide for Forensic Science
Laboratories, Educational Institutions, and Students
American Academy of Forsensic Sciences
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
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Links
to Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology
Companies
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in-Pharma Technologist
Breaking news on pharmaceutical technologies
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Pharmaceutical Technology
Industry projects, news, company listing, events
for the pharmaceutical industry
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Nature is Vital to Drug Product Discovery
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Modern Drug Discovery Magazine
Modern Drug Discovery serves
the needs of scientists and others involved in drug research
and development. Each issue covers topics in drug discovery,
product development, R&D
management, and related business, clinical, and regulatory
issues. The magazine also reports on subjects of scientific
interest in academia and industry, as well as on important
and emerging instrumentation, technology, and laboratory
practices.
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Drug Discovery
Drug discovery@nature.com is
an entirely free information resource for everyone with an interest
in drug discovery and development, bringing you regularly updated
content from Nature Publishing Group titles.
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Drug
Discovery & Development Magazine
Online articles, webcasts, calendar, careers
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Biopharmaceutical Glossary
Over 4,000 definitions from the Cambridge
Healthtech Institute
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Key Points About Plant-Made Pharmaceuticals
Andrew Baum, President & CEO, SemBioSys
Genetics, Inc., discusses plant-made pharmaceuticals on BIO Live, a special web cast program.
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Animals and Medicine
This video highlights the many advances in biotechnology that benefit companion
animals and livestock.
Pharmacogenomics
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The Human Genome Project: Pharmacogenomics
What is Pharmacogenomics, benefits, additional resources
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PharmacogenomicsOnline
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Pharmacogenomics
Genetic markers such as single-nucleotide
polymorphisms may lead to personalized medicines for a wide
variety of diseases (Article
from Chemical & Engineering News)
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Medicines by Design
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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Who
Owns the Rights to Pharmacogenetic Information?
High school lesson plan: Develop an understanding of the rationale
of ownership over scientific information, research the commercial
applications of DNA sequences, formulate an opinion about sharing
scientific information, analyze how to evaluate medical ethics
issues, understand the implications of public access to personal
DNA information
Embryonic & Adult Stem Cells
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International Society for Stem Cell Research
The International Society for Stem Cell Research is an independent, nonprofit
organization established to promote and foster the exchange and dissemination
of information and ideas relating to stem cells, to encourage the general field
of research involving stem cells and to promote professional and public education
in all areas of stem cell research and application.
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National
Institute of Health Stem Cell Information
Extensive site covering such topics
as: Research Topics, Basics, Federal Policy, Glossary...
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How
Embryonic Stem Cell Lines are Made
Dolan
DNA Learning Center
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Nature:
Focus on Stem Cells
A selection of articles and features
on stem cells, including the specially commissioned Stem Cells Insight.
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Monitoring
Stem Cell Research
The
President's Council on Bioethics
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Miracle
Cell
This episode of the series Innovation explores
the use of stem cells for regenerative therapies. (Originally aired
April 13, 2004)
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Stem
Cell Research Foundation
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Stem
Cells in the Spotlight
Lesson Plans & Activities - University
of Utah
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Engage:
Stem Cells
ENGAGE: Stem Cells consists of class
modules, developed as lessons with support material. The program
is designed to cover about one week of classroom instruction depending
upon period length. Four modules explore the ethical implications
of controversial new technologies. The modules centre on an exercise
that introduces students to stem cells and the medical potential
of stem cell research, raises associated ethical issues and challenges
them to develop legislation that would govern the use of stem cell
research
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LESSON:
STEM CELL RESEARCH: THE DEBATE OVER EMBRYONIC AND ADULT STEM
CELL USE: Background, Activities and Critical Analysis
PBS
NewsHour
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Stem
cell research lesson plan
Formulate and argue an opinion about stem cell research following
their participation in a debate about the topic (CNN)
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A
New You!
Learning How Stem Cells Can Repair the Body
In this lesson, students research stem cells to learn how they
function, the distinguishing characteristics of types of stem
cells, and how stem cells may be manipulated by scientists to
help bodies heal and regenerate unhealthy or damaged cells.
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Stem
Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine
The National Academies Press - online book
Animal Cloning
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AgBiotechNet: Animal Cloning
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Will
Dolly's arthritis impact the future of animal cloning?
Lesson
plan to have students identify bioethical questions surrounding
cloning and formulate opinions about the future of cloning
animals.
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Cloning
Animals and Plants: Any Difference?
When the students have completed this lesson, they will
• understand the value of scientific inquiry
• have a better understanding of how plants and animals are
cloned
• be able to present an informed, yet personal, view on cloning
animals and plants
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Bioethics:
Where the Future May Take Us
Recent developments in gene cloning, imaging technologies,
and transplantation have given rise to difficult and troubling
ethical questions. In this unit, students explore bioethical
dilemmas in several areas. They look at the promise and the
perils of creating life through cloning and other processes,
the intersection of brain imaging technology with privacy
issues, and questions about the use and allocation of high-tech
medical care. They reflect on these issues in relation to
the overarching theme of the rapid advance of technology
and the unknown future.
Biotechnology Patents
and Regulatory Affairs
Nanotechnology
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Nanotechnology Now
Covering future sciences such as Nanotechnology,
Molecular Nanotechnology (MNT), MicroElectroMechanical Systems
(MEMS), NanoElectroMechanical Systems (NEMS), Nanomedicine, Nanobiotechnology,
Nanoelectronics, Nanofabrication, Computational Nanotechnology,
Quantum Computers, and Artificial Intelligence - to name just a
few.
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Foresight Institute
Foresight focuses its efforts upon nanotechnology,
the coming ability to build products—of any size—with atomic precision.
Foresight Institute® is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
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National Nanotechnology Initiative
The National Nanotechnology Initiative
(NNI) is a federal R&D program established
to coordinate the multiagency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and
technology.
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Nanotechnology Industries
Provides free nanotechnology news email
lists, huge database of links, essays and current events.
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Center for Nanotechnology - NASA
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Yahoo! Search - Nanotechnology
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Science & Technology
- Nanotechnology
Learn how the smallest technologies are shaping the future of
science
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Opportunities in Manufacturing/Bioprocessing
Biotechnology Research
Subcommittee, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)
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Nanotechnology
An extensive site with many other links for nanotechnology
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Nanotechnology Journal
Current issue online.
Biotechnology: Ethical Issues and Concerns
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USDA
Biotechnology Regulatory Services
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Biotechnology
and Health Care Ethics
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Bioethics
at Bio.org
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American
Journal of Bioethics
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The
National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature
(NRCBL),
is a specialized collection of books, journals, newspaper
articles, legal materials, regulations, codes, government
publications, and other relevant documents concerned with
issues in biomedical and professional ethics.
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The
National Information Resource on Ethics & Human Genetics
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Ethics,
Social Values, and Biotechnology
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BioEthics
Web
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Harvest
of Fear : NOVA Online
Lesson plan
to research and debate the arguments for and against the use of genetically
modified foods.
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Food's
Altered Ego:
Understanding International Positions on the
Use of Genetically Modified Foods
In this lesson, students investigate various
countries' positions on genetically modified foods and write a
position paper from the perspective of their designated country.
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Stem
Cell Research Policy Lesson Plan: Create an Advocacy Brochure
After researching the science and the
controversy around stem cell research, students will create
brochures to display their knowledge and a point of view.
- The
Clone Age
Students will understand that there
are ethical and practical arguments in favor of cloning and
against cloning.
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