American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Genetic Engineering & Xenotransplantation
In efforts to cure some cases of Type I diabetes scientists are considering xenotransplantation. With this practice, islets from animals other than human are transplanted into humans. With further studies scientists will discover...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Transgenics
Utilizing the developments in transgenic biotechnology and genetic engineering for use in the medical fields raises ethical questions.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
Genes can sometimes be a difficult topic for students to understand, but this article provides a nice description of genes, how they work, and the disorders that can sometimes arise. The article also touches on how genetic engineering...
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Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: The Secret of How Life Works [Pdf]
In this Biotechnology Institute issue, get a glimpse the ethical implications of work done on the study of DNA and genetics.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Genetically Modified Food Crops [Pdf]
This issue of Your World will help students unravel conflicting reports about agricultural biotechnology. Is it safe and environmentally friendly or an out-of-control experiment? Students will learn how plants with specific traits are...
Other
Stephen W. Hawking: Lectures: Life in the Universe
This lecture covers the topic of life now and into the future, including the role genetic engineering will play.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Planting for the Future [Pdf]
This Biotechnology Institute's issue explores plant-made pharmaceuticals, using plants to manufacture useful proteins. It's one of the many aspects of biotechnology--the use of living organisms to benefit humanity.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Designer Babies: Ethical Considerations
Ethical considerations are discussed in an article about the scientific ability to create "designer babies." Identify safety, moral use, effect on society, and whether it is for enhancement or therapy when humans have the option to...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Primer on Ethics and Crossing Species Boundaries
Examine boundaries between science and ethics as scientists work with genetic testing and discovery.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Francis S. Collins Interview
Read a discussion with Francis S. Collins, director of the Human Genome Project, who touches on the role that faith plays in his profession. Collins discusses the Human Genome Project and its goals and results, genetic disorders, and the...
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Agricultural Biotechnology [Pdf]
A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses agriculture biotech crops- the science involved, the benefits possible, and the concerns people have toward them.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Can You Tell if Any of These Animals Are Transgenic? [Pdf]
Learn about the development of transgenic animals and some potential applications. The field of transgenic animals is very young and still has many hurdles to cross.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Plant Biotechnology [Pdf]
As humans try to reach the goal of growing enough food to feed all the people, find out how biotechnology is used to help.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Gene Therapy [Pdf]
The articles in this biotechnology magazine will help students understand the benefits of gene therapy, while encouraging them to think about the challenges of defining its ethical use.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life's Greatest Miracle: Stem Cell Debate
This essay from NOVA: "Life's Greatest Miracle" explores the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research.
Other
Gmfn: u.s. Chemical Giant Monsanto Wields Control
This article has lots of information on the practices of Monsanto, the chemical giant that produces Roundup and Roundup Ready Grains.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Industrial Biotechnology [Pdf]
Read about three products of biotechnology and genetic engineering while getting a glimpse of the technologies behind these products. Also learn how science and engineering can make industrial products to be sold commercially.
Other
Canadian Institutes of Health Research: Human Stem Cell Research [Pdf]
A recent study in which the authors examined the health and ethical issues related to human stem cell research. As a result of this study, Canada did allow human stem cell research to proceed. The report is in PDF format.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Terminator Technology for Gm Crops
In 1998, American scientists developed terminator seeds which grew into plants that were unable to reproduce. While this practice prevents the dangerous flow of genes to the wild, it has some disadvantages, for example, the added expense...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Primer on Ethics and Human Clonings
This artical evaluates the ethics involved with cloning humans. Issues such as legal rights and protection and determining whether it is unnatural self-engineering are addressed.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Emerging Diseases: New and Old [Pdf]
Start thinking about how to help make the world a safer place by studying biotechnology, in particular proteomics and genome study.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Cloning?
Defines cloning and how it works. Learn about the cloning of Dolly the sheep and other interesting facts.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Progeria: Growing Old Too Fast [Pdf]
Students can read this full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses how biotechnology can help those with rare diseases like Progeria.
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