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• - By Keith Parkins. Long article, with a huge list of references at the end.
  
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• - Resources on the Commercialisation of Genetics and its legal consequences.
  
• - Compilation of links, journals and other publications that offer research about the ethical and moral aspects of applying genetic knowledge to humans.
  
• - A Christian site that attempts to address the ethical, religious, and moral issues raised by a broad range of applications of genetics research.
  
• - University of Montreal - CRDP. Access to a wide range of information: credible, relevant policy statements on topics related to human genetics around the world.
  
• - Links to articles, some free and some archived.
  
• - Primarily a collection of links to sites exploring the ELSI.
  
• - Information about the scientific basis of genetic engineering and related aspects of biotechnology.
  
• - Geenor attempts to increase public awareness about genetic engineering through online articles and software.
  
• - Collection of articles about environment, race, and genetic issues.
  
• - Industry initiative, established to increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate about, gene technology.
  
• - Many negative articles covering the genetic engineering of plants, animals and human beings.
  
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• - Article on whether or not the United States Patent Office should issue patents on gene sequences.
  
• - Information and news about the worldwide anti-GE campaign and press releases.
  
• - 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.
  
• - This paper sets out to defend human genetic engineering witha new bioethical approach, post-humanism.
  
• - Canadian-based site provides access to national, regional and international, policy statements on topics relating to human genetics.
  
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• - Advocacy and coalition building form the core of the CRG's work in our program areas of genetic discrimination, patenting of life forms, and food safety and environmental quality.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Aims to improve public understanding of genetic modification. The programme has initiated wider discussion of the technology - the perceived benefits and disadvantages as well as the ethical and moral concerns.
  
• - Explores the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) surrounding availability of genetic information, as it pertains to privacy and the potential for discrimination.
  
• - Considerations and arguments on several scientific procedures that possibly could improve human life.
  
• - Ifgene encourages a deeper dialogue about genetic engineering by giving special attention to: the worldviews out of which people approach science and its application to genetic engineering (biotechnology); the moral and spiritual implications of genetic e
  
• - Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): ethical and ecological aspects of industrial property rights in the context of genetic engineering and biotechnology.
  
• - A pro-choice organization working for sensible policies on genetic engineering technology. Excellent resources and links.
  
• - A brief argument against the use of biotechnology in agriculture and the creation of genetically modified foods. The argument consists of eleven main assertions supported by detailed research.
  
• - 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.