Genetics Websites

By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of references at the end.

Primarily a collection of links to sites exploring the ELSI.

This paper sets out to defend human genetic engineering with a new bioethical approach, post-humanism.

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.

A Christian site that attempts to address the ethical, religious, and moral issues raised by a broad range of applications of genetics research.

Article on whether or not the United States Patent Office should issue patents on gene sequences.

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 related to these topics.

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.

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.

A pro-choice organization working for sensible policies on genetic engineering technology. Excellent resources and links.

Considerations and arguments on several scientific procedures that possibly could improve human life.

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.

Compilation of links, journals and other publications that offer research about the ethical and moral aspects of applying genetic knowledge to humans.

Explores the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) surrounding availability of genetic information, as it pertains to privacy and the potential for discrimination.