Genetics

The home page for the Department of Energy's Human Genome Program, an attempt to map and sequence the human genome.

Headquartered at Stanford, this is where some of the more controversial issues surrounding the Human Genome Program exist. Includes questions of ownership of the genetic material extracted for sequencing and mapping in addition to working papers on the HGDP's phiolosophies, goals, and ethical considerations.

An extensive listing of articles dealing with the various ethical issues surrounding the HGDP, including the human rights issues pertaining to the collection of human genetic material for scientific research. Sponsored by Native.Net.

A good review of the basics of genetics, particularly molecular genetics. Written by the Department of Energy as part of an educational outreach program tied to the Human Genome Program.

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