My Favorite Sites: Linkage of genetics and ethics: more crossing over is needed

Since the development of recombinant DNA technology in the mid 1970s, there has been increasing interest in the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetics and related fields. The web sites of five different organizations (government, academic, and independent not‐for‐profit) that deal expli...

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Published in:Biology of the cell 2005-07, Vol.97 (7), p.599-604
Main Author: Lissemore, James L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ethics
genetics
legal issue
social issue
web site
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Summary:Since the development of recombinant DNA technology in the mid 1970s, there has been increasing interest in the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetics and related fields. The web sites of five different organizations (government, academic, and independent not‐for‐profit) that deal explicitly with genetics and ethics are reviewed here. Some of the sites cover genetics and other issues in bioethics while others cover human genetics exclusively. The target audiences for the sites include medical and scientific professionals, students, and the general public. Among the issues examined are genetic testing, genetic discrimination in employment and health insurance, genetically modified foods, stem cells and DNA patenting. Resources for those interested in legal issues are particularly well‐represented on these sites.
ISSN:0248-4900
1768-322X
DOI:10.1042/BC20040130