Introduction
This pathfinder will help guide your research process and find the available resources
Search Terms
This isn't an exhaustive list by any means, but will get you started if you're not sure where to begin
DNA, Bioethics, genetics, "gene therapy," mutation, "human genome project," genome, "cell structure"
Reference
Chemical Compounds REF 540
Chemical Elements REF 546
Encyclopedia of Chemistry REF 540
Encyclopedia of BioEthics REF 170
Gale Encyclopedia of Science REF 530
Science in Dispute: (also available as an e-book)
World of Forensic Science (also available as an e-book)
Books
Stem Cell Research
Gene Therapy
Animal Cloning
Periodicals:
Discover
Scientific American
Both have back issues with articles on various issues related to gene and gene therapy.
Electronic Resources:
(see Ms. Hurd to get the password bookmark to access these from home)
E-books
BioTechnology: Changing Life Through Science
Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders
Encyclopedia of Cancer
Databases
Opposing Viewpoints: Great database for articles on both sides of current issues
iCONN: Use the Student Resource Center to find science articles or the Health and Wellness Resource Center for general health information
Websites
Before you start surfing the web, take 15 minutes to view this excellent tutorial from the NLM on evaluation online health information
CARTOONS
Editorial Cartoons: Type in your search terms and find hundreds of editorial cartoons.
ToonDoo: It's blocked at school, but you can use ToonDoo at home to create your own cartoons.
GENETICS
Medline Plus Database from the National Library of medicine
Human Genome Project Government site with links to LOTS of information!
DNA Interactive: Great collection of videos
Biology4Kids covers everything from cells to systems
DNA Files: Collection of links
Genetic Science Learning Center
Genetics Home Reference: Government information regarding the effects of genetics on human health
Blazing a Genetic Trail
DNA From the Beginning "An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity"
Genetics/Birth Defects: Sites from the National Library of Medicine
Genetics and Public Policy Center Check the Science and News & Events links.
Genetically Engineered Organisms Public Issues Education Project
Your Genes/Your Health: interactive guide to 15 different genetic disorders
Cells Alive!
Microscope Imaging Station
Inside Cancer: Cancer Biology interactive multimedia guide
Eugenics Archive multimedia historic look at the eugenics movement (Some good examples of why NOT to mess with genes! People believe strange things sometimes...)
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