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A fascinating and fast changing subject.

"... the dangers of new knowledge must be weighed against the benefits
- and against the dangers of not having that knowledge.
The status quo is not a morally neutral option."
(Dr. Matt Ridley, The Ecologist, June 2001)

This web site aims to explore this new knowledge
and the changes it is bringing.

Genetic Science is widely applied.

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

Faith and Genetics

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?

Science

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.

Group Resources and Links

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.

The Media & Real Science

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"

Paths into the Genetic World.

The Main Index to the left of the page
where you can descend to individual
pages within the sections.
An Alphabetical Index of subjects and pages
is also available to the left
Site search facility will be available in the
left frame.(to be constructed).

The above links take you to a covering page with links further into that subject
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