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73% of people think GMOs should be banned


BBC Poll

Angry Biotech Firms Are Blaming The Industry Leader For Bringing Modified Crops Into Disrepute


28 Oct 1998
from New Scientist

Basic Microbiology (8th edition)

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Wesley A. Volk, Jay Brown
January 1997

Defense of Biotechnology sponsored by Monsanto



European Initiative for Biotechnology Education


Some ideas and resources for teaching biotechnology courses. Includes a model of DNA and of a bacteriophage (a virus which infects bacteria).

GM mosquitoes to fight malaria


21 June, 2000
It could soon be possible to "redesign" the mosquito so that it cannot carry malaria, say European researchers. Scientists have developed a technology that allows them to modify the insects' genetic make-up.

They proved the technique by introducing a fragment of DNA that makes the mosquitoes glow green under ultraviolet light.

But the team, who report their work in the journal Nature, say it should also be possible to introduce more useful changes that prevent mosquitoes from spreading malaria.


GMOs - a discussion site




Molecular Biology of the Cell

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Bruce Alberts et al

Monsanto versus Greenpeace


Saturday, October 9, 1999
The big biotech firm Monsanto has come face-to-face with one of its main critics - Greenpeace. The two organisations have polarised views on the potential benefits and dangers of genetically-modified (GM) crops, which they laid out before a public audience in London.

Read what the Monsanto chairman Bob Shapiro and the Greenpeace UK executive director Peter Melchett had to say and then e-mail us with your opinions


Nature's Genome Gateway


Up-to-date, comprehensive and AUTHORITATIVE coverage of genomics provided by Nature magazine. Access to the Genome Gateway is free, allowing you to stay abreast of science that will, according to President Bill Clinton "have a real impact on all our lives".

Nature's Genome Gateway


Nature's Genome Gateway is a comprehensive web resource devoted to genomics. Access is free and the Gateway provides:

A library of original research papers, including all genome-related papers from Nature and Nature Genetics plus links to other major publications. Relevant News and Views articles are also provided.

A news service from Nature and Nature Genetics, providing up-to-the-minute coverage of research progress, policy issues, funding and ethical implications of genome sequencing.

A post-genomics section, covering the myriad applications of sequencing research and the technologies.

A set of links to the most useful and informative genomics sites on the web.


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Population Genetics


A university level introduction to genetics.

UK Charity's concern over GM foods


Monday, May 31, 1999
A charity for victims of the Thalidomide drug has joined the calls for a ban on genetically modified foods.

UMass Researchers Announce Birth of Genetically Modified Cloned Calves



Vegetarian Society symbol to exclude genetically modified food



Whats wrong with genetic engineering? - Friends of the Earth




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