Gene Therapy
| Genetic Counseling |
Stem Cell Research
Viewpoints on Human Genetics
Gene Therapy
| Genetic Counseling |
Stem Cell Research
DNA Database - Forensic Use | DNA Database - Health Care & Privacy
Cloning | Adult Genetic Testing | Prenatal Genetic Testing
Human Genome Project | Genetically Modified Crops
Genetically Modified Organisms
Gene Therapy - An Overview - A great Introduction to gene therapy
Human Gene Therapy - Present and Future - Article from February 1999
Gene Therapy - Good background and Ethics discussion
Gene Therapy Revolution - Background and advantages/disadvantages
Gene Therapy for Human Patients - National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommendations
Gene Therapy: Molecular Bandage?
Promising Gene Therapy Results for Muscular Dystrophy
Human Gene Therapy - Bioethics Paper on Gene Therapy. Case Studies & arguments for and against Gene Therapy
The Biotech Death of Jesse Gelsinger - Article about a human Gene Therapy Trial
Ethical Issues in Human Gene Therapy
Genetic Counseling for Parents - Targeted to Parents-to-Be, but provides good background information as well as some of the diseases commonly involved
The Process of Genetic Counseling - gives a good, detailed look at the process
Genetic Counselor Education Information
Career in Genetic Counseling - Information from the national Association of Genetics Counselors
Genetic Counselor Career Information - More info including salary
What Is Sickle Cell Anemia? - National Institute of Health (NIH) page
Sickle Cell Anemia Disease Profile - Department of Energy Genetic profile
Sickle cell anemia - National center for biotechnology information (NCBI)page
Tay-Sachs Disease Information Page - NINDS page
Tay-Sachs disease - National Institute of Health page
Tay-Sachs: What is it? - GREAT site - Your Genes, Your Health
Phenylketonuria - From NCBI
Phenylketonuria signs, symptoms, causes, and prognosis - Nice, easy to understand article
Medical References: PKU - March of Dimes
Phenylketonuria: What is it? - GREAT site - Your Genes, Your Health
Hemophilia: What is it? - Another one from Your Genes, Your Health
Hemophilia - Genetics Home Reference - From US National Library of Medicine
What Is Hemophilia? - NIH page
Stem Cell Information - From NIH (Nat'l Institutes of Health)
Human stem cell research: all viewpoints - A good snapshot of the two sides to the debate about stem cells
For research or for profit? - Should anyone be able to make a profit from donating cells for research?
Pros And Cons Of Stem Cell Research
Chat with CNN reporter on Stem Cells
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - University of Wisconsin - check out right hand side of page, includes graphics
Stem Cell Science : Frequently Asked Questions - Int'l Society for Stem Cell Research - Check out Questions #3 & 16
Stem Cell Research: some pros and cons - good article
Genetics & Public Policy Center - Good summary - distinguishes stem cells from cloning
Stem Cells & Liver - John Hopkins article on Liver repair using stem cells
Heart Stem Cells - Another John Hopkins article
Potential uses of stem cells - From Biotechnology Australia
Stem Cell Uses - Trinity University - GREAT diagram!!!
Stem Cells & Inherited Diseases - University of California San Francisco
Stem cell treatment eases Parkinson's symptoms - USA Today article
Stem Cell Therapies Today - University of Utah
DNA Forensics - Background from the US Dept. of Energy
DNA Fingerprinting in Human Health and Society
FBI - Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Home Page
The DNA database and the War on Terror - Do detainees qualify to be put into the database?
Genetics in the Courtroom - More information from the Dept. of Energy
DNA Fingerprinting - Good information on the processes and the potential uses and abuses
National Worker DNA Fingerprint Database Proposed - Could this be the solution to illegal immigration?
DNA Fingerprinting Trend Threatens Genetic Privacy - Are our civil liberties at risk?
Can DNA Demand a Verdict? - University of Utah, Talks about the Process of collecting & analyzing
Understanding DNA Evidence: A Guide for Victim Service Providers - Department of Justice explaining process and how database is used
DNA test problems - Seattle Article
DNA.gov: About Forensic DNA - President's DNA Initiative - check out "Uses of DNA" on left menu, also has basic database information - GOOD site!!
DNA Database - Health Care & Privacy
The Politics of Privacy - An article about what is happening in Washington regarding this issue - (use USERID biotigger16, password queensbury)
Genetics Legislation & Policy - From US Dept of Energy
Early Legislation - A look at some of the early thoughts on legislating privacy
Genetic Discrimination - Could your DNA make you target for discrimination?
Medical Records Privacy - Who has legal access to your medical records?
Genetic Discrimination in the Workplace - could your genes cost you your job?
Does Genetic Research Threaten Our Civil Liberties?
Genetic Discrimination and Health Insurance
Why Protecting Genetic Privacy is Hard
Bridging the Gap Between Life Insurer and Consumer in the Genetic Testing Era
Online NewsHour: Genetic Testing - How a company secretly ran genetics tests on its employees
Genetic testing - Benefits & Basics of Genetic Testing
Access Excellence Interview - Discusses Benefits & risks of having detailed genetic information
Medicine and the New Genetics - Benefits of Testing & disease diagnosis
genome.gov | National Human Genome Research Institute - Has lots of resources regarding legislation & effects of genetic discrimination
Center for Inherited Disease Research - Example of what can be done for patients - From Johns Hopkins University
Genetics Based Cancer Studies - Are the studies flawed? Good article.
Genetic testing & Alzheimer's - Could a genetic defect cause this awful disease?
Adult Onset Genetic Testing Program at The University Hospital, Newark, NJ - Details one hospital's program
Genetic Testing for Huntington's Disease - A guide for families - explains the disease & testing options
Genetic Testing for Alzheimer's Disease in People Without Symptoms - Issues to consider when testing for early onset Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet - From national Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Health (NIH)
Stanford Ethics Panel Rejects Genetic Testing for Alzheimer's Disease
Your Genes, Your Health - Great site - check out for BOTH Alzheimer's Disease & Huntington's Disease information - Very cool!!!
The Embryo Factory - An interesting article about the "ultimate" prenatal screen
Designer Babies - Would you like blue eyes with your baby? Article about a couple who chose the traits they wanted in their child.
The DNA Files - PRENATAL GENETIC TESTING
Blueprint for life - Article from USA Today
LabCorp's Prenatal Genetic Information site - A company that specializes in prenatal genetic testing
Testing Ethics - NY Times Article
Genes, Dreams, and Reality - A good look at the delicate balance between wise use and abuse of this technology
Preconception Genetic Testing - Gives Examples & Types
GeneTests: Educational Materials: About Genetic Services - Be sure to check out Pre-Implantation Testing Section
Genecare - Includes a typical scenario
Good Eggs, Bad Eggs - Good article about some of the Challenges
Pregnancy information - prenatal tests - Outlines Prenatal and Immediate postnatal tests, and how they can be done
Human Genome Project - Gene Therapy and Beyond
Fast Forward to 2020: What to Expect in Molecular Medicine
- Dept of Energy outlines Effects of the Human Genome Project (HGP)
About the Human Genome Project - Great background information - Check out the history timeline, goals, progress, benefits, & ethical issues
What Was the Human Genome Project (HGP)? - Good background, includes goals of the HGP
Center for Inherited Disease Research - Example of what can be done with the Information gained from the HGP
Human Genome Project Completion: Frequently Asked Questions - National Human Genome Research Institute
Student Guide to the Human Genome Project - LOTS of good info that is easy to read!
Gene Mapper - Time article on both Francis Collins & J. Craig Venter
International Consortium Completes HGP - Nice article
Online NewsHour: Mapping the Genome -- June 2000 - Interview with Craig Venter
Assembling of the Genome Is at Hand - New York Times - Article on Celera & Craig Venter
Hello Dolly! - The Why Files - Cloning Animals (read all 11 pages)
PBS - The inside is out - Cloning humans
Cloning Fact Sheet - From US Dept. of Energy
How Cloning Works - The Process of Cloning
Organ re-engineered for the first time in bladder transplants - Cloned organ
Wired News: Cloned Pigs as Organ Donors?
Cloning Ethics - Good informational & ethics website
Cat Cloning Offered to Pet Owners
Pet-Clone Sales Spur Call for Ban
The Human Cloning Foundation - Can it save a species or eliminate organ donation?
Factsheet: Genetically Modified Crops in the United States - information from the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
US Department of Energy Information - Includes background info and Benefits/Controversies
Transgenic Plants and World Agriculture - Scroll to bottom & click on content areas to explore
Agricultural genetic engineering - Read all 6 pages
Welcome to DuPont Biotechnology - one of the companies developing & benefiting from GM crops
Are Genetically Engineered Foods Safe? - Maybe not...
A World-Wide Food Fight - How the US and Europe are at odds over GM foods
Fit to eat? - From the Why files
Transgenic Crops - Colorado State University Site - Nice Information
When genetically modified plants go wild - What CAN we do?
Genetically modified food - From Wikipedia
Genetically Modified Crops - The Controversy
FDA/CFSAN - FDA's Policy for Foods Developed by Biotechnology - Includes labeling information
Greenpeace International - Expresses concerns about risks
Genetically Modified Organisms
Sheep medicine? - or just a Baaa-d joke?
Chickens engineered to make cancer drugs - A possible benefit of modifications to humans
FDA Deems Food From Cloned Animals Safe - From January 16, 2007
Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs) - what are GMOs - Good UK website, check out laws & Info links on left
The Impact of Genetically Modified Organisms on Human Health - Factsheet from Ohio State
FDA/CFSAN - FDA's Policy for Foods Developed by Biotechnology
Say no to genetic engineering | Greenpeace International - site that outlines risks
Transgenic Animals: Their Benefits To Human Welfare - article on creation of animals, uses and concerns
BIO | Transgenic Animals - Good info on transgenic fish
Union of Concerned Scientists - Legal issues & other background information
Status Report on Transgenic Organisms - Virginia Cooperative Extension summary of types of uses for transgenics
Sources
DNA animation http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2004/mcgo4s0/public_html/t2/dna.html
Background
http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2004/mcgo4s0/public_html/t2/dna.html
Human chromosomes
http://www.learner.org/channel/courses/biology/images/archive/fullsize/1939_fs.jpg
Pink/Green Chromosomes
http://www.blueprintsolution.com/store/fitcommerce/chromosomes.jpg
Black/Red DNA
http://www.lecb.ncifcrf.gov/~toms/Leftyear2005.html
DNA Pin & Rotating 3D
http://connections.smsd.org/highlands/genetics.htm
