Biotechnology and Genetics, Human Genome Project and Genetic Engineering



Biotechnology and Genetics

- TIGR Database (TDB) - collection of curated databases containing DNA and protein sequence, gene expression, cellular role, protein family, and taxonomic data for microbes, plants and humans.
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) - funds research in chromosome mapping, DNA sequencing, database development, technology development for genome research, and studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetics research.
- A History of the Human Genome Project - timeline, from Watson and Crick's 1953 discovery to the 2001 publishing of the draft of the human genome. From Science Magazine.
- Biotechnology Information Center - provides information on the theory and techniques of genetic engineering. rom the U.S. National Agricultural Library of the Department of Agriculture.
- The Human Genome Project - special report from the New York Times. Free registration required to access site.
- Bioethics Internet Project - includes Bioethics for Beginners. From the University of Pennsylvania.
- Human Genome Project Information - includes news updates; a section on ethical, legal, and social issues; and information on project-related research and medicine. From Oak Ridge National Laboratory website.
- International Patenting Trends in Biotechnology: Genetic Engineering - National Science Foundation issue brief, by Lawrence M. Rausch, June 18, 1999.
- Straight Talk about Biotechnology - Provides science-based info about ag biotech in an environment that encourages open discussion. The newsroom is updated each day.
- Global Issues: Biotechnology - features speeches, articles and links to biotechnology policy, regulations, and science. From the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State.
- The Genetics Revolution - a look at different advances in genetics and the questions they raise. From Time Magazine.
- Council for Biotechnology Information - provides news, research, and background information on biotechnology.
- Council for Responsible Genetics - monitors the development of new genetic technologies and advocates for their responsible use.
- Sanger Centre - research centre furthering the knowledge of genomes, and in particular playing a substantial role in the sequencing and interpretation of the human genome.
- U.S. National Bioethics Advisory Commission
- BioView - providing scientific, technical, clinical, regulatory and other kinds of job postings to biotechnology job candidates. Also has related news and industry links.
- Future Bio Jobs - an executive and technical search firm specializing in life science positions: Genomics, Bioinformatics, Proteomics, BioMEMs and Microfluidics

On The Shelf
- Biotechnology: Demystifying the Concepts
- Leading Biotechnology Alliances : Right from the Start
- Biotechnology from A to Z
- Biotechnology: An Introduction
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