Biotechnology Links
USDA and Biotechnology - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.usda.gov/agencies/biotech/faq.html
Questions like – What is biotechnology? How can biotechnology help farmers and consumers?, etc. are answered at this site.
Genetically Modified Food
http://scope.educ.washington.edu/gmfood/
Website about genetically modified food including an overview of genetically modified food, commentaries, positions, faq’s, references, and glossary.
Tiki's Guide to Genetic Engineering
http://www.oneworld.org/penguin/genetics/GEhome.html
Website aimed at informing kids about genetic engineering and its potential dangers.
http://www.whybiotech.com/
Website in support of biotechnology developed by the Council for Biotechnology Information (which is a group of seven leading biotech companies and two trade organizations). Check out the "FAQS" link, "Teachers and Students" link, as well as looking at Key Topics in "Explore Plant Biotechnology in Brief".
http://library.thinkquest.org/28599/index.htm
This is a ThinkQuest site described as "a comprehensive, educational site exploring the fascinating innovations and discoveries of genetic science". It includes information on some fundamentals about genetics; information on applications such as cloning, gene therapy, agriculture, etc; interactive features such as games and quizzes, as well as "Teacher Links".
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Last Updated on 10/22/2002
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