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This guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not being
an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful
in getting started in your research about genetic engineering. Below
you will find pointers to suggested research terms about genetic engineering,
materials in the library catalog about genetic engineering, websites relevant
to genetic engineering, and links to library databases that contain information
about genetic engineering. Please use our email
reference service, contact us at (310) 434-4254, or visit us in the
library at the reference desk if you need further assistance.
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Library Databases
Suggested Research Terms
One of the really helpful things when searching for information about a
topic is a short list of terms related to a topic. We think the following
terms will help with your research about genetic engineering:
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animal genetic engineering
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plant genetic engineering
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bioethics
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genetically modified foods
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transgenic organisms
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genomes
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biotechnology
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eugenics
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recombinant dna
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Materials in the library catalog related to genetic
engineering
We have the following materials in the library catalog related to genetic
engineering:
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Websites on genetic engineering
The following websites will help you with your research on genetic engineering:
Genetic
Engineering
An introductory treatment of the topic of genetic engineering, it offers
a definition of the term, discussions of the Human Genome Project, gene
therapy, biotechnology and genetically-engineered agriculture. Useful for
a basic overview of several aspects of the genetic engineering debate.
U. S. Department of
Agriculture: Agricultural Biotechnology
Along with The Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug
Administration, the USDA has the responsibility of regulating biotechnology
in the United States. This site explains the agency's role and presents
laws and legislation relating to biotechnology as well as providing answers
to frequently asked questions.
Conceiving
a Clone
A useful
ThinkQuest site, this page gives a chronology of cloning and genetic engineering
milestones. There are visual aids to methods of cloning, and speculations
as to the future of cloning.
GeneWatch
UK
GeneWatch UK is an independent
British organization "concerned with the ethics and risks of genetic engineering.
It questions how, why and whether the use of genetic technologies should
proceed...." Be aware that the organization is a self-publisher of many
of the publications offered on the site.
Greenpeace
Consumer Networks
This well-known environmentally-concerned
organization offers its take on genetic engineering in these pages. Opposed
to many aspects of genetic engineering as it applies to the food supply,
the organization discusses that opposition. It characterizes its
stance on the debate as opposition to "the irreversible releases of genetically
released organisms into the environment because they carry unnecessary
risks and bring unforeseeable damage to the environment, human health and
sustainable agriculture."
Genetic
Engineering News
Covers the industrial biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical,
enzyme, and environmental fields.
GE Danger forward
Genetic Engineering and Its Dangers Compiled by Dr Ron Epstein, Philosophy
Department, College of Humanities, San Francisco State University, San Francisco,
CA.
Dangers of Genetic EngineeringCampaign
for mandatory labeling ...
Do you have a choice? Genetic engineering is the largest food experiment
in the
history of the world. ... Is genetic engineering safe for you and your
family?
GM Food: Special Report
This site examines the implications, questions, ethics, and unknowns
of genetic modification of food, which include gene therapy, fetal cell
research, transgenic plants, and genetic engineering. Some articles cover
specific projects, such as the quest to produce a blue rose, while others
elaborate general concerns relating to genetic manipulation. From the New
Scientist magazine.
Biotechnology Information
Center
This searchable site, a service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
provides access to a variety of information services and publications covering
many aspects of agricultural and environmental biotechnology. Specific
topics include theory and techniques of genetic engineering, plant and
animal genetics, monoclonal antibodies, single cell proteins, food processing,
biomass applications and risk assessment and bioethics.
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Library Databases relevant to genetic engineering
The following Santa Monica College Library online databases may contain
material relevant to genetic engineering. Databases may include magazine,
newspaper and journal articles. Off-campus users, please note:
you must be a Santa Monica College student, faculty or staff member to
use these services.
Science Full Text Select
Coverage includes popular science magazines as well as professional journals. Also covers The New York Times Science Section. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
Academic Search Premier, MasterFile Premier
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide
full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text
for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans
virtually every area of academic study and offers information
dating as far back as 1975.
National Newspapers (U.S.)
Searchable index for recent issues of the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and the Christian Science Monitor. Full-text for newer issues and citations for older materials. More information on coverage
Newspaper Source (Regional, National and International)
Provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers.
ABI/INFORM
Business news and information from more than 410 full text journals.
Coverage includes all subject areas related to business.
Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier provides full text for nearly 8200 serials.
Coverage includes all subject areas related to business.
Regional Business News
Regional Business News provides full text coverage for
regional business publications. Includes coverage of 75 business
journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and
rural areas within the United States.
Encyclopedia Americana
Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext
links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly.
Encyclopedia, Funk and Wagnalls New World
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Ethnic NewsWatch
News, culture and history from the newspapers,
magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native
press -- English and Spanish language.
Philosophy and Religion Collection
Covers such topics as epistemology, political philosophy,
philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of
philosophy, world religions, biblical studies,
religious history. Includes more than 300 full text journals.
JSTOR
Back issues of over 300 scholarly journals in a wide variety of disciplines: African American Studies, African Studies, Anthropology, Archeology, Art and Architecture, Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Finance, Geography, History, Language & Literature, Latin American Studies, Mathematics, Music, Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Slavic Studies, Sociology and Statistics.
NetLibrary
Over 10,000 electronic books (e-books) from leading university, trade and professional publishers. Titles across all subject areas. Includes an extensive collection of e-books in the public domain, featuring classics in literature and history. (One maximum simultaneous
user per book)
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