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DNA Techonology02/06/2009 |
What are the moral and ethical issues in DNA technology?
This is a huge topic with many different sources to discuss potential ethical issues regarding DNA technology, genetics and genomics. Listed below are some resources:
Genetics and Public Policy Center
Two sites that are sponsored by the National Institutes of Health are:
- Bioethics Resources on the Web
- Genetics Home Reference: Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions
The Genetics Home Reference gives 5 links to areas in the handbook that discuss ethical issues in genetics and genomics. One of these sections deals specifically with ethical issues in human genetics.
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Anne Matthews, RN, PhD Associate Professor of Genetics School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |