Sometimes it helps to understand a bit
of the science behind it all.

On one hand there are the basic facts.
How cells work,and what are mitochondria.
What is the relationship between DNA, genes and
chromosomes? How does a human being develop?

Then you might want to know how they are
used within more complex processes.How genes
are changed, either only affecting the one person,
or affecting the children also.
What is cloning and how does it work?
How to make your own organism.

Full contents list in main index to left of page.

• Assisted Conception has been radically
  changed by the the choices
  genetic screening offers.
• Forensic Police work -
  identification accuracy has increased
• Farm animals and plants are being
  genetically "improved"
• Biological warfare are a serious issue
• Amazing treatments and diagnostics are
  becoming available
• Genetic substitutes for reproduction
• Restrictions on Insurance are
  causing concern

This section contains

• Notes on the books examined;
• Information on some of the more
  common genetic syndromes;
• Sheets for use as group
  discussion starters;
• A range of links through the web.

These are all most easily available
through the Main Index section Resources & Links.

Every day new pieces of knowledge are added
to our understanding of the biological selves.
But we are more than biology.
66% of all people experience something
both good and greater than themselves.
But we are shy of letting on.

• What does faith offer?
• The Christian in Science - what role?
• Where does life begin?
• Is there anything we shouldn't do?
• Do genes make us religious?

Often when the popular press get hold of issues
they are simplified, sometimes into inaccuracy.
How true are headlines like :-

• "Babies with Two Mothers."
• "Bush brings Biological Warfare Closer"
• "GM Crops scare
  - genes found in adjacent fields"
• "GM animals - soon in the shops"
• "Police keep DNA samples indefinitely
  - national register of criminals"

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