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Genes, Your Choices: Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research -
describes the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical,
legal, and social issues that it raises. Easy to understand and includes a
glossary.
9th
International Symposium on SHR and Cardiovascular Genetics - hypertension
and genetic and molecular models of cardiovascular research at large. Montreal,
Quebec, Canada; November 13-16, 1997.
American
Society of Gene Therapy
Beyond
Discovery: Human Gene Testing - learn about the trail of research that
led scientists to the ability to detect an individual's likelihood of developing
certain genetic disorders.
Clinical
Genetics: A Self Study for Health Care Providers - covers identifying
individuals and families who might benefit from genetic services, assisting
them in accessing these services, and answering questions they might have
following a genetic consultation.
Dopamine
D2 Receptor as a Candidate Gene for Alcoholism - thesis submitted in partial
requirement for B.S. (Honours) by Karen Johnson.
Eugenics
In the United States - a history of the American eugenics movement centered
around Cold Spring Habor, NY.
Gay
Gene, The - biological research of sexual orientation, including: the
gay gene, clinical data, on-going studies, discussion, politics and commentary.
GeneCards
- provides a quick overview of the vast amount of knowledge about human genes,
their products, and diseases in which they are involved.
GeneClinics
- contains genetics disease database and information relating genetic testing
to diagnosis, management, and counseling of individuals and families with
inherited disorders.
Genomic
Imprinting Symposium - held October 8-10, 1998 at Duke University.
HHMI
Holiday Lectures on Science - webcast lectures on human genetics, cardiovascular
biology, and the role of kidneys in hypertension; designed for high school
students.
HUM-MOLGEN
- communication forum in human molecular genetics.
Human
Chromosome Preparation - isolation of human chromosomes is not as difficult
as you might think. This is a laboratory procedure to see human chromsomes.
Human
Genetics Advisory Commission (United Kingdom) - offers the government
independent advice on issues arising from developments in human genetics.
Areas of focus include insurance and genetic testing, and cloning.
Human
Genetics Society of Australasia - provides information and resources to
the general public relating to human genetics.
Innovation
- Web companion to the PBS series features recent discoveries and developments
in medical technology, detailing their influence on doctors and patients alike.
Krawetz
Lab - Wayne State University - working on regulation of expression of
the human protamine gene cluster and the human lysyl oxidase gene.