DNA, Genetics and Bioethics
Criminal Investigation
Prenatal Genetics
Cloning
Genetically modified
foods and plants
Cancers and Treatment Eugenics (Genetic
Engineering)
Warning re resources: double check the expertise of all sources including those below.
resources may contain bias towards or against certain beliefs, philosophies and practices. List
of sites includes commercial sites for DNA testing and articles with strong political and
ideology perspectives.
Criminal Investigation (DNA testing, DNA profiling & forensic science)
1. "DNA Predicts Ethnicity Of Madrid Bombing Suspects." New Scientist 203.2722 (2009): 5. Academic Search Premier.
Web. 10 Jan. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=44075735&site=ehost-live
2. "Overturning Convictions." Time 169.17 (2007): 16. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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3. Andrade, Marina, and Manuel Alberto M. Ferreira. "Crime Scene Investigation Through Dna Traces Using Bayesian
Devices." Journal Of Mathematics & Technology 2.4 (2011): 4-8. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=80232721&site=ehost-live
4. Automated DNA Comparison Software - Software company providing a solution for the identification of victims of a
mass disaster or missing persons incidents.
5. Bowman, M. E. "Law Enforcement Technology, Intelligence And The War On Terror." Military Technology 31.10
(2007): 127-134. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=27392354&site=ehost-live
6. Call, Douglas. "Challenges And Opportunities For Pathogen Detection Using DNA Microarrays." Critical Reviews In
Microbiology 31.2 (2005): 91-99. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=16928865&site=ehost-live
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7. Cannon, Angie. "Not Quite Like On 'Csi.'." U.S. News & World Report 137.22 (2004): 33. Academic Search Premier.
Web. 10 Jan. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=15324043&site=ehost-live
8. CODIS: Combined DNA Index System - Guidelines for collecting and submitting evidence in blood and saliva samples,
quality assurance, statistics and links to participating states, from the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
9. Create a DNA Fingerprint PBS.org
10. DNA as a forensic instrument - Article discussing the potential and limitations of DNA, published in 1996 by Columbia
University, NY.
11. DNA Fingerprinting Eureka Moment
12. DNA Forensics - Comprehensive resource covering forensic identification, arising from the human genome project,
discussing accuracies, potential applications and databases such as the Combined DNA Index System. Maintained at
Oak Ridge, TN.
13. Draghici, Sorin, Chen Dechang, and Jaques Reifman. "Applications And Challenges Of DNA Microarray Technology In
Military Medical Research." Military Medicine 169.8 (2004): 654-659. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=14080902&site=ehost-live
14. Elaine Shannon, et al. "HOW SCIENCE SOLVES CRIMES. (Cover Story)." Time 160.17 (2002): 36. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=7519584&site=ehost-live
15. Finding Criminals Through DNA Testing of Their Relatives" Technical Bulletin, Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc.
accessed April 22, 2011.
16. Frontline - Interviews in which DNA evidence was involved in court cases, with more examples since 1987, by
searching PBS from Alexandria, VA. (video)
17. frontline: the case for innocence: the dna revolution: state and federal dna database laws examined". Pbs.org.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/case/revolution/databases.html. Retrieved 2010-04-03.
18. Genetics in the Courtroom - Articles written in 1997, facing genetics issues, from The Judges' Journal of the
American Bar Association, Chicago, IL.
19. Haimes, Erica. "Social And Ethical Issues In The Use Of Familial Searching In Forensic Investigations: Insights From
Family And Kinship Studies." Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 34.2 (2006): 263-276. Academic Search Premier.
Web. 10 Jan. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=21194396&site=ehost-live
20. Harbert, Tam. "Clamping Down On Counterfeits." Edn 57.6 (2012): 48. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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21. Hooper, Rowan. "Television Scrambles The Evidence." New Scientist 187.2516 (2005): 12-13. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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22. How DNA Evidence Works - Introduction to the steps in DNA fingerprinting evidence gathering for law enforcement,
and its application from Howstuffworks Inc., Raleigh, NC.
23. In silico simulation of Molecular Biology Techniques - A place to learn typing techniques by simulating them
24. Investigation of Forensic Evidence - Introductory tutorial on courtroom reporting of laboratory results, including
checklists for forensic DNA-typing case-specific issues from law offices in Mill Valley, CA.
25. Joanna L. Mountain, et al. "Family Ties: The Use Of DNA Offender Databases To Catch Offenders' Kin." Journal Of
Law, Medicine & Ethics 34.2 (2006): 248-262. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=21194397&site=ehost-live
26. Kimmelman, Jonathan. "Risking Ethical Insolvency: A Survey Of Trends In Criminal DNA Databanking." Journal Of
Law, Medicine & Ethics 28.3 (2000): 209. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=4111488&site=ehost-live
27. Markey, James. "New Technology And Old Police Work Solve Cold Sex Crimes." FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 72.9
(2003): 1-5. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=10917001&site=ehost-live
28. Marks, Paul. "DNA Detectives Crack Code Of Mixed Messages." New Scientist 190.2553 (2006): 10. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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29. McCarthy, Terry. "The Case Of The Grim Sleeper." Time 178.22 (2011): 38-45. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10
Jan. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=67514448&site=ehost-live
30. McCartney, Carole. "LCN DNA: Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt?." Nature Reviews Genetics 9.5 (2008): 325.
Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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31. National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence - Site seeks to maximize the value of forensic DNA evidence in
the criminal justice system. Transcripts, publications, programs and what's new from the NIJ, Washington, DC.
32. National DNA Data Bank - Explains history, privacy, security, statistics and case examples, with FAQ to justify the
instigation of DNA fingerprinting upon conviction, for criminal records held in Ottawa, ON, Canada.
33. National DNA Databases in the EU
34. Obasogie, Osagie K., and Troy Duster. "All That Glitters Isn't Gold." Hastings Center Report 41.5 (2011): 15-18.
Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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35. Peter Annin, et al. "The DNA Detectives." Newsweek 132.20 (1998): 66. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan.
2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=1258822&site=ehost-live
36. Pollack, Andrew (August 18, 2009). "DNA Evidence Can Be Fabricated, Scientists Show". The New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18dna.html?_r=1. Retrieved April 1, 2010.
37. Sachs, Jessica Snyder. "DNA And A New Kind Of Racial Profiling." Popular Science 263.6 (2003): 16. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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38. Schellberg, Tim, and Lisa Hurst. "Legislative Update For September 21 & 28, 2001." Forensic Panel Letter 5.9 (2001):
1-2. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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39. The complexity of DNA testing - News story explaining why identification may takes weeks, in the case of Daniel
Pearl after exhuming a body in Karachi, Pakistan. - BBC, UK. (May 17, 2002)
40. The Innocence Record, Winston & Strawn LLP/The Innocence Project
41. True Crimes - Investigations & DNA - Compilation of related links about crime and forensics
42. Varsha. "DNA Fingerprinting In The Criminal Justice System: An Overview." DNA & Cell Biology 25.3 (2006): 181-188.
Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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43. Williams, Robin, and Paul Johnson. "Inclusiveness, Effectiveness And Intrusiveness: Issues In The Developing Uses Of
DNA Profiling In Support Of Criminal Investigations." Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 34.2 (2006): 234-247.
Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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44. Williams, Robin, and Paul Johnson. "Inclusiveness, Effectiveness And Intrusiveness: Issues In The Developing Uses Of
DNA Profiling In Support Of Criminal Investigations." Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 33.3 (2005): 545-558.
Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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Cloning
1. "Cloning Around." Economist 358.8213 (2001): 79-80. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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2. "Cloning." Points Of View Charts & Graphs: Health & Medicine (2010): 1. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 5
Mar. 2012. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=48019601&site=pov-live
3. American Association for the Advancement of Science Policy Brief: Human Cloning - A summary of the human
cloning issue, and a collection of links to useful web resources, including information from the media, and groups on
all sides of the debate.
4. Americans to Ban Cloning - Group of Americans promoting a global, comprehensive ban on human cloning.
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5. Badertscher, Eric. "Counterpoint: The Problem Of Cloning." Points Of View: Cloning (2011): 6. Points of View
Reference Center. Web. 5 Mar. 2012.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=12436956&site=pov-live
6. Ballaro, BeverlySprague, Nancy. "Point: The Medical And Moral Advantages Of Cloning." Points Of View: Cloning
(2011): 2. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 5 Mar. 2012.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=26611687&site=pov-live
7. Best, Steven, and Douglas Kellner. "Biotechnology, Ethics And The Politics Of Cloning." Democracy & Nature: The
International Journal Of Inclusive Democracy 8.3 (2002): 439-465. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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8. Clonaid - Offers to clone humans.
9. Cloned embryos 'could treat leukaemia' - Human tissue could be cloned to help children with leukaemia, a scientist
predicts. [BBC News]
10. Cloning Report - Coverage by the Washington Post.
11. Cloning Technology Progresses Despite Controversy - A review of cloning news concerning science and public policy,
three years after the cloning of Dolly. [CNN] (January 13, 2000)
12. Dolly cloning method patented - The first patents for cloning have been issued to the researchers who created Dolly
the sheep. [BBC News]
13. Dolly's Legacy - Nuclear transfer--used to clone Dolly--may help scientists develop more potent stem-cell therapies.
[Scientific American] (June 21, 1999)
14. Driscoll, SallyGriswold, Ann. "Counterpoint: Human Cloning Treats Human Life As A Commodity." Points Of View:
Cloning (2011): 3. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 5 Mar. 2012.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=26611685&site=pov-live
15. Ethicists Query Dolly Patents - The issuing of the first patents for cloning have fueled the debate over the
"ownership" of important medical technologies. [BBC News]
16. Farrell, CourtneyCarson-Dewitt, Rosalyn. "Cloning: An Overview." Points Of View: Cloning (2011): 1. Points of View
Reference Center. Web. 5 Mar. 2012.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=23205199&site=pov-live
17. Genetic Engineering and Cloning - Gives information and debate positions, both for and against.
18. Hello Dolly! - An entertaining and informative look at the science behind Dolly, from the Why Files at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
19. HowStuffWorks: How Cloning Works - Describes cloning and how it is possible to save endangered species through
cloning.
20. HowStuffWorks: How Human Cloning Will Work - Describes the process that could be used to clone humans, why
some want to clone themselves and the controversy surrounding cloning. Also discusses therapeutic cloning.
21. Pearson, John. "Point: The Benefits Of Cloning Research." Points Of View: Cloning (2011): 5. Points of View Reference
Center. Web. 5 Mar. 2012. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=12436955&site=povlive
22. Post-Clone Consciousness - Jessica Matthews looks at the realities of cloning after the dust has settled after the
Dolly announcement. [Washington Post] (March 03, 1997)
23. Scientists Produce Five Pig Clones - The first pig clones are created, bringing the transplantation of animal organs
into humans much closer. [BBC News]
24. Send in the Clones - Using a new technique, scientists have cloned clones from clones. [Scientific American] (July 27,
1998)
Genetically Modified Foods
1. "Deborah MacKenzie, "How the humble potato could feed the world" (cover story) New Scientist No 2667 2 August
2008 30-33". Newscientist.com. 2008-08-01. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19926671.600-how-thehumble-potato-could-feed-the-world.html. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
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2. "Farms For The Future." New Scientist 216.2886 (2012): 5. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=82371896&site=src-live
3. "Our Right To Know." Mother Earth News 252 (2012): 8. Middle Search Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mih&AN=75333320&site=src-live
4. "Why genetic modification is natural." New Scientist Oct. 2011: 5. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=66217994&site=src-live
5. AgBioWorld - Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman
Bourlaug and James Watson.
6. Agent Orange - Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well
what some of the hazards might be.
7. Alliance for Better Foods - Encourages fact-based discussion about developments in plant biotechnology.
8. Andrew Pollack for the New York Times. "An Entrepreneur Bankrolls a Genetically Engineered Salmon" Published:
May 21, 2012. Accessed September 3, 2012 [1]
9. Barnard, Neal D. "Weird Science: Should You Say No To GM Foods?." Vegetarian Times 384 (2011): 26. MAS
Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=59687921&site=src-live
10. BBC Special Report: Food under the microscope - News and analysis archives plus key issues and debate.
11. BBC Special report: Food under the microscope - Questions and answers, articles, and a debate between a biotech
company and Greenpeace, plus links to pro and con sites.
12. Center for Food Safety - An environmental and public health organization which has initiated landmark legal actions
against the FDA and EPA to preserve the integrity of the food supply.
13. Co-Extra Project - The project deals with the co-existence and traceability in the GM and non-GM supply chains. CoExtra is a 4-years Integrated Project funded by the European Commission. News, events and information about the
project.
14. Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops - Article attacking genetic engineering, with references, by E. Ann
Clark.
15. Engineering Crops in a Needy World - Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India.
16. Genetic Engineering In Agriculture - A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about
the movement trying to discredit it.
17. Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems - Health and environmental problems with genetically engineered
crops and foods explained in a summarized form. Authored by a global scientist network for independent
interdisciplinary evaluation of the safety and value of new technologies.
18. Genetically Manipulated Food News - Information on the spread of genetic modification in the food supply as well as
the politics and legal issues. Searchable index by subject and date.
19. Genetically Modified Food - UK and World News - Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the
present. Also includes editorials about the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products.
20. Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms - Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and
cons of genetic modification.
21. Global Issues: Genetically Engineered Food - Outlines scientific and consumer concerns about genetically engineered
and modified foods. Safety, food patents, Monsanto's role and media coverage are addressed.
22. GM rice patents given away - BBC News
23. GM Science Review First Report, Prepared by the UK GM Science Review panel (July 2003). Chairman Professor Sir
David King, Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government, P 9
24. HALSIG, ANN. "Blowin' In The Wind: Organic Farmers Seek An Answer To The Problem Of GM Contamination." E: The
Environmental Magazine 23.3 (2012): 12. Middle Search Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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25. Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy - Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural
communities through sound agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered
foods.
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26. Jabr, Ferris. "Eating Greens Alters Genes." New Scientist 212.2832 (2011): 10. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=66218169&site=src-live
27. Lunau, Kate. "Tomorrow's Food." Maclean's 125.16 (2012): 46. Middle Search Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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28. Mather, Robin. "How To Avoid GM Food." Mother Earth News 254 (2012): 13. Middle Search Plus. Web. 10 Jan.
2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mih&AN=79915338&site=src-live
29. Michelle Simon for Food Safety News. August 24, 2011. ConAgra Sued Over GMO ’100% Natural’ Cooking Oils
30. Mount, Rachel. "Safe To Eat?." O, The Oprah Magazine 13.5 (2012): 133. TOPICsearch. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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31. Myths About GMO - VegSource.com paper argues that biotech has no benefits for starving people in the developing
world.
32. Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN) - UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists.
33. NRC. (2004). Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods: Approaches to Assessing Unintended Health Effects. National
Academies Press. Free full text.
34. Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology - Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and
transgenic animals, intended for the public, media, and policymakers.
35. Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods - "There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food]
crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children."
36. Ronald, Pamela and McWilliams, James Genetically Engineered Distortions The New York Times, May 14, 2010,
Retrieved July 26, 2010.
37. Schonwald, Josh. "Engineering The Future Of Food." Futurist 46.3 (2012): 24. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=75000386&site=src-live
38. SIRC - A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre.
39. Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries - Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
(NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised
countries or, worse, food aid..." [Novartis is a biotechnology company]
40. Terminator technology threatening African farmers' rights - Article in Afrol News on the possible effects of the
terminator gene on southern African agriculture. (June 21, 2001)
41. Warburton, Rob. "Can We Prove GM Is Safe?." Farmers Weekly 157.3 (2012): 5. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=70870253&site=src-live
42. Young, Allison. "Gmos: Friend Or Foe?." Natural Health 42.4 (2012): 46. TOPICsearch. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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Prenatal Genetics
1. "The DNA of a Fetus, and the Moral Questions." New York Times (3/1/2008 to 12/31/2012) 13 June 2012: 26.
Newspaper Source Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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2. ANDREW, POLLACK. "ADVANCES HELP DETECT DEFECTS EARLY." Hamilton Spectator, The (ON) n.d.: Newspaper
Source Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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3. CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
4. DNA Solutions - Offers DNA testing services to establish paternity, relationship and ancestry. English and Spanish.
5. DNATest.org Resource about genetic testing.
6. Gendia - Genetic Diagnostics - International network of laboratories offering molecular tests for a range of disorders.
7. Gene Clinics - Medical genetics knowledge base. NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders.
Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
8. Gene Testing - Brief overview of gene testing: what it is, how it works, what are some of the pros and cons, what
tests are available. Includes a guide to further resources.
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9. GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base - NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders.
Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
10. GeneTests - A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics
laboratory directory. From the University of Washington.
11. Genetic and Rare Conditions - Lay advocacy groups, support groups, information on genetic conditions and birth
defects for professionals, educators and individuals. Disorders from A-Z.
12. Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) Office of Rare Diseases (ORD), National Institutes of Health
(NIH)
13. Genetic Disease Information from the Human Genome Project
14. Genetic Diseases - Provides information on a number of genetic and rare diseases.
15. Genetic Disorders: The Links to Diet - Explores the role of diet in birth defects and genetic disorders. Includes
nutritional links to disorders such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, homocystinuria, and cystic fibrosis.
16. Genetic Testing Forum Crowd sourced information and discussion on genetic testing.
17. Genetic Testing Registry NIH information resource on genetic testing.
18. Geneticsphere - Provide a forum for discussion on the appropriate use of genetic testing for humans and other living
beings.
19. GHC Genetics - Offers a genetic analysis of over three hundred gene polymorphisms which affect the predisposition
to, and development of, diseases.
20. Global Genes Project, Genetic and Rare Diseases Organization
21. Human Gene Testing - Article by Drs. Stuart Orkin and Gary Felsenfeld describing how basic research led to genetic
testing, including how the discoveries of DNA, restriction enzymes, cloning, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
make tests for diseases like sickle-cell anemia and breast cancer possible.
22. IMMD Institute of Medical Molecular Diagnostics Ltd. - The IMMD is a genetic testing laboratory located in Germany.
Provides genetic tests for hereditary breast cancer, various cardiovascular diseases or diseases with onset in
childhood.
23. King, Jaime S. "Genetic Tests: Politics And Fetal Diagnostics Collide." Nature 491.7422 (2012): 33. MAS Complete.
Web. 10 Jan. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=83184341&site=src-live
24. KnowYourGenes.org Genetic Disease Foundation
25. Komesaroff, Paul A., P. Greenberg, and L. Piterman. "Ethics In Medicine Genetic Testing: A Round Table
Conversation. Part I." Internal Medicine Journal 34.1/2 (2004): 61-65. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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26. Liz, Szabo, and TODAY USA. "Test tells fetal gender at 7 weeks." USA Today n.d.: Academic Search Premier. Web. 10
Jan. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=J0E272175605911&site=ehost-live
27. MARILYNN MARCHIONE - AP Chief Medical, Writer. "Study Could Spur Wider Use Of Prenatal Gene Tests." AP
English Worldstream - English (2012): Newspaper Source Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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28. MARILYNN, MARCHIONE. "Prenatal Gene Testing Spots Far More Fetal Defects, Study Finds; Results Could Spur
Wider Use." Canadian Press, The (n.d.): Newspaper Source Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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29. McCullough, Marie. "Seeing a fetus' future ills." Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA) 20 Nov. 2012: Newspaper Source
Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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30. National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center of the US - Provides a large collection of resources on
birth defects and on genetic/metabolic screening of infants as a component of public health.
31. OMIM — Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders
32. Public Health Genomics at CDC
33. Saha, Biswajit. "The Diagnostic Potential Of Maternal Plasma In Detecting Fetal Diseases By DNA Test." Indian
Journal Of Human Genetics 10.2 (2004): 41-45. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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34. Sandi Doughton The Seattle, Times. "Scientists sequence DNA of unborn baby." Toronto Star (Canada) n.d.:
Newspaper Source Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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35. SVOBODA, ELIZABETH. "23: Saliva Test Screens A Fetus's DNA." Discover 34.1 (2013): 40. Middle Search Plus. Web.
10 Jan. 2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mih&AN=84197679&site=src-live
36. The Center For Jewish Genetics Disorders - A critical effort to provide public and professional education for many of
the identified Jewish genetic disorders. Find info on screening and counseling, advocacy, events and community
resources.
37. Your Genes, Your Health - The DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic disorders. Complete in depth
articles about each disease listed.
Cancer
1. Basic Research Laboratory - Plans and conducts research on the cellular, molecular, genetic, biochemical and
immunological mechanisms affecting the progression, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Staff biographies of
principal investigators are provided.
2. Bernard Kwabi-Addo, et al. "Relationship Between Tumor DNA Methylation Status And Patient Characteristics In
African-American And European-American Women With Breast Cancer." Plos ONE 7.5 (2012): 1-10. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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3. Cellular and Molecular Biology, Laboratory of (LCMB) - Focuses on the role of growth factors, growth factor
receptors, immunoreceptors, and downstream signaling molecules in normal cell growth, and aberrations that occur
during oncogenesis. Projects, staff and studies are highlighted.
4. Center for Cell and Gene Therapy - Clinical and fundamental research, job opportunities, faculties' interests and links
to gene therapy sites - joint project of Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and The Methodist
Hospital in Houston, TX.
5. Centre for Gene Therapeutics - McMaster University - The mission of the Centre is to investigate, create and
implement approaches utilizing the delivery of genes as therapeutic agents in the treatment of human and animal
disease.
6. Chamberlain Laboratory, UW Department of Neurology - Main focus of research is the development of gene and cell
therapies that can correct and treat the muscular dystrophies.
7. David Murray, et al. "New Insights Into P53 Signaling And Cancer Cell Response To DNA Damage: Implications For
Cancer Therapy." Journal Of Biomedicine & Biotechnology 2012.(2012): 1-16. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan.
2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=79969189&site=ehost-live
8. DNA Curing Cancer (Frontline documentary video): http://www.pbs.org/wnet/dna/episode4/index.html
9. DNA Damage and Cancer: http://www.scitopics.com/DNA_Damage_and_Cancer.html
10. Eleanor Roosevelt Institute - Conducts basic biomedical research into therapies for Down Syndrome, ALS, cancer,
and Rec8 Syndrome. Includes map of chromosone 21, employment details and links to related resources.
11. Fabio A. Aristizábal, et al. "Detection Of Gene Dosage In Circulating Free Plasma DNA As Biomarker For Lung Cancer."
Journal Of Cancer Therapy 3.4A (2012): 343-351. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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12. Genes and Cancer: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/geneticsandcancer/index
13. Hsiu-Hsi Chen, et al. "Cost-Effectiveness Analysis For Pap Smear Screening And Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
And Vaccination." Journal Of Evaluation In Clinical Practice 17.6 (2011): 1050-1058. Academic Search Premier. Web.
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14. I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences - Activities in this institute focus on the development of gene and
protein-based approaches for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and malignant glioma.
15. Laboratory of Cellular Oncology (LCO) - Focuses on normal and abnormal growth regulation, cell signaling, and
papillomaviruses. Staff biographies, photo, and research fellowship opportunities are highlighted.
DNA, Genetics and Bioethics
16. Laboratory of Experimental Carcinogenesis - Features the research areas of the cellular and molecular biology,
molecular cytogenetics, DNA sequencing core facility, and laser scanning confocal microscopy divisions.
17. Laboratory of Experimental Immunology - Information on the department and a guide to its various sections.
18. Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis - Description of the units and their area of research. Includes PDF files of
recent publications, biographies of staff members and a team photograph.
19. Lange, Sabine S., Kei-ichi Takata, and Richard D. Wood. "DNA Polymerases And Cancer." Nature Reviews Cancer 11.2
(2011): 96-110. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=57511931&site=ehost-live
20. Mukherjee, Siddhartha. "I'm Sorry, Steve. I Wish We Had Done Better." Newsweek 160.14/15 (2012): 50-53.
Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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21. Scientists Decode Cancer DNA (CBS video): http://www.scitopics.com/DNA_Damage_and_Cancer.html
22. The Center for Cancer Research Nanobiology Program - Theoretical and experimental work in areas such as
macromolecular structure and function; membrane structure and function; immunology; phamacokinetics and
computational and modeling methodology. Staff photos and biographies, and an overview of current projects are
highlighted.
23. University of Minnesota Gene Therapy Center - Clinical gene therapy research programs focusing on metabolic
disorders.
24. Vectorology and Experimental Gene Therapy - University of Rostok - Group researching adenovirus-based
approaches for the delivery of anti-cancer genes.
Eugenics/Genetic Engineering
1. "Cloning Around." Economist 358.8213 (2001): 79-80. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=4212201&site=ehost-live
2. "Controlling Heredity: The American Eugenics Crusade, 1870-1940", exhibit at the University of Missouri Libraries
3. "Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race" (United States Holocaust Memorial Museum exhibit)
4. "Eugenics" – National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature Scope Note 28, features overview of eugenics
history and annotated bibliography of historical literatureArmstrong, Lisa. "Sterilized By The State." Essence (Time
Inc.) 42.12 (2012): 74. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=72912187&site=src-live
5. Best, Steven, and Douglas Kellner. "Biotechnology, Ethics And The Politics Of Cloning." Democracy & Nature: The
International Journal Of Inclusive Democracy 8.3 (2002): 439-465. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=8526241&site=ehost-live
6. Blitz, Mark. "Responsibility And Biotechnology." Revision 25.4 (2003): 38-46. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb.
2012. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=10831788&site=ehost-live
7. BootStrike.Com - Genetic Engineering - Covers the Fundamentals of Genetics and the 3 major genetic engineering
technologies, Cloning, DNA and Stem Cells. We also have a glossary you can use.
8. Buchanan, Allen. "Human Nature And Enhancement." Bioethics 23.3 (2009): 141-150. Academic Search Premier.
Web. 21 Feb. 2012. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=36174218&site=ehost-live
9. Council for Responsible Genetics - Working to encourage public understanding and involvement in debates about
genetic engineering.
10. Dawson, Natalie. "On Moral Grounds: Bioethics Training For Scientists." Bioscience 59.2 (2009): 112. Academic
Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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11. Derbyshire, Jonathan. "Survival Of The Fittest." New Statesman 141.5103 (2012): 51. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan.
2013. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mat&AN=74711200&site=src-live
12. Embracing Change with All Four Arms - This paper sets out to defend human genetic engineering with a new
bioethical approach, post-humanism.
DNA, Genetics and Bioethics
13. Ethical Dangers of Genetic Engineering. - What will it be like in a future world where your life started with your
parents designing your genes.
14. Eugenics Archive – Historical Material on the Eugenics Movement (funded by the Human Genome Project)
15. Eugenics Discussion Forum - A discussion forum on yahoo egroups that focuses on the historical and scientific
aspects of eugenics, genetic engineering, biotechnology and bioethics.
16. Eugenics Past and Future (NYT): http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/10/opinion/sunday/douthat-eugenics-past-andfuture.html?_r=0
17. Foss, Clive. "Plato's American Republic." History Today 60.12 (2010): 36. MAS Complete. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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18. Furger, Franco, and Francis Fukuyama. "A Proposal For Modernizing The Regulation Of Human Biotechnologies."
Hastings Center Report 37.4 (2007): 16-20. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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19. Future Generations - Promoting a cleaner and healthier world by improving the human gene pool. Voluntary
humanitary eugenics can provide our children a legacy of greater intelligence, health and a higher level civilization.
The first pro-eugenics site on the web.
20. Future Human Evolution - Article on eugenics in the twenty-first century.
21. Genetic Engineering - Paradise on Earth or a Descent into Hell? - By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of
references at the end.
22. Healey, Bernadine. "A Humanoid In The Manger." U.S. News & World Report 133.24 (2002): 55. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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23. International Center for Bioethics, Culture and Disability - Extensive site discussing bioethics issues as they affect
disabled people.
24. Molecular Biology of Paradise - Genetic engineering and nanotechnology will abolish suffering in all sentient life and
usher in a new era of higher consciousness and existence.
25. MUDDE, ANNA. "'Before You Formed In The Womb I Knew You': Sex Selection And Spaces Of Ambiguity." Hypatia
25.3 (2010): 553-576. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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26. Murphy, Daniel P. "Three Generations, No Imbeciles: Eugenics, The Supreme Court, And Buck V. Bell." Magill Book
Reviews (2009): Middle Search Plus. Web. 10 Jan. 2013.
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27. Sáez, María J., Angela Gómez Niño, and Antonio Carretero. "Matching Society Values: Students' Views Of
Biotechnology." International Journal Of Science Education 30.2 (2008): 167-183. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21
Feb. 2012. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=27601562&site=ehost-live
28. Selgelid, Michael J. "Governance Of Dual-Use Research: An Ethical Dilemma." Bulletin Of The World Health
Organization 87.9 (2009): 720-723. Academic Search Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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29. Steinbock, Bonnie. "Alternative Sources Of Stem Cells." Hastings Center Report 35.4 (2005): 24-26. Academic Search
Premier. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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30. Visions of Perfection - Explores the various ways that the human race has attempted to create and achieve human
perfection through philosophies and technologies of the past century that embraced eugenics. Topics range from
eugenics and genetics to cosmetic surgery.