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UNIT 2: GENETIC COMMUNITY

Chapter 5: The Source of Heredity

5.3 Morgan's Experiments and Sex Linkage
5.9 Career
5.10 Gene Therapy
Chapter 5 Review

 

5.3 Morgan's Experiments and Sex Linkage

Biology Labs On-line   Page (168, #11 )

The virtual fly lab online. This site requires licensing. See your instructor for log-in information.

5.9 Career

Links to the Genetic World   Page (184, #3 )

The Human Genome Project has developed this fairly comprehensive site on genetics in general including links to a variety of topics. Career information and links to job sites are also provided on this page.

NIU Major Web Links   Page (184, #3 )

Northern Illinois University provides this website listing a variety of biology related carreers, employer groups and types of requirements in order to qualify. It gives a detailed description of the chosen career as well as its applications.

Careers in Biology   Page (184, #3 )

This site from Emporia State University lists a large number of biology related careers. Click on the links below to find out more about careers in specific fields.

 

5.10 Gene Therapy

ASGT Gene Therapy   Page (186, EAI )

Harvard University has prepared this site. It discusses the ethical issues that may accompany gene therapy and introduces the idea that patients must be informed when they are involved in a potentially controversial and objective study before they participate in any experiments. Introduces the idea of standards and the parameters for these.

Your Genes, Your Choices   Page (186, EAI )

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, publishers of the acclaimed journal Science, have prepared this online book on the issues that arise for both the public and the scientists. Click on the Table of Contents link to topics of interest.

Bioethics for Beginners   Page (186, EAI )

This page from the Bioethics Journal Online provides a list of links for beginners in exploring bioethical issues. A good start on the task of defining bioethical issues.

Gene Therapy's Troubling Crossroads   Page (186, EAI )

From the archives of the Washington Post, this article brings forward the issues raised by gene therapy as a consequence of the death of a patient.

Chapter 5 Review

New Gene Technologies   Page (189, #20 )

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of energy produced this site. The site introduces the ethical, cultural and societal issues that surround new gene technologies. It thoroughly discusses the disadvantages and advantages that surround DNA manipulation. Very detailed and thorough.

New science points to old suspect in 1979 murder   Page (189, #20 )

CNN produced this piece with excellent links to related sites. It is an example of just how important DNA technology has become in modern criminology. In addition, it describes the uses of DNA technology in everyday situations. May require media player if viewing video content.

DNA Fingerprinting   Page (189, #19 )

This site, part of the Encarta on-line encyclopedia, describes the origin, uses, and applications of DNA fingerprinting. It explains the disadvantages of using DNA fingerprinting in forensic science and criminal cases.

Establishing a National DNA Data Bank   Page (189, #19 )

A government of Canada discussion paper on the use of DNA technologies and the establishment of a DNA data bank for criminal justice purposes in Canada.

Time Magazine on-line: The Genetics Revolution   Page (p.189, #20 )

This article in the on-line version of Time magazine reviews the advances of the past century and their impact on human societies.