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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The
Human Genome Project - special report from the New
York Times. Free registration required to access site. |
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Bioethics
Internet Project - includes Bioethics for Beginners.
From the University of Pennsylvania. |
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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. |
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International
Patenting Trends in Biotechnology: Genetic Engineering
- National Science Foundation issue brief, by Lawrence
M. Rausch, June 18, 1999. |
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Straight
Talk about Biotechnology - Provides science-based
info about ag biotech in an environment that encourages
open discussion. The newsroom is updated each day. |
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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. |
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The
Genetics Revolution - a look at different advances
in genetics and the questions they raise. From Time Magazine. |
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Council
for Biotechnology Information - provides news,
research,
and background information on biotechnology. |
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Council
for Responsible Genetics - monitors the development
of new genetic technologies and advocates for their responsible
use. |
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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. |
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U.S.
National Bioethics Advisory Commission |
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BioView
- providing scientific, technical, clinical, regulatory
and other kinds of job postings to biotechnology job candidates.
Also has related news and industry links. |
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Future
Bio Jobs - an executive and technical search firm
specializing in life science positions: Genomics, Bioinformatics,
Proteomics, BioMEMs and Microfluidics |
