Genetic Engineering Research paper

BACKGROUND

Genetic engineering involves the practice of altering the genetic structure of living cells for the purpose of curing disease and improving the quality of life. Because both positive and potentially negative results could occur from genetic manipulation, it has become a controversial topic. Experts in the fields of medicine, religion, and philosophy as well as concerned people everywhere are struggling with this vital issue.

BROWSE FOR BOOKS ON THE SHELF USING THESE CALL NUMBERS

660.65

616.042

573.2

575.1

301.423

LOOK UNDER THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS IN THE CATALOG (CARD OR COMPUTER)

Genetic engineering

Genetic engineering—Social aspects

Biotechnology

Medical genetics

USE PAMPHLET FILE (ALSO CALLED VERTICAL FILE) UNDER THE HEADINGS

Genetic engineering

Biotechnology

REFERENCE MATERIALS THAT MAY HELP (BOOKS OR CD-ROMS)

CQ Researcher, October 18, 1991; August 5, 1994; April 8, 1994.

Editorials on File. Facts on File.

Facts on File

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, 1992.

The New Book of Popular Science. Grolier, 1994.

Science and Technology Desk Reference. Gale, 1993.

Today’s Science on File. Facts on File.

PERIODICAL INDEXES TO SEARCH (BOOKS OR CD-ROMS)

EBSCO Magazine Article Summaries

Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature

InfoTrac

NewsBank and other newspaper indexes

SIRS (Social Issues Resources Series)

WILSONDISC
ONLINE DATABASES TO SEARCH

America Online

CompuServe

Dialog

Internet

Prodigy

KEY WORDS AND DESCRIPTORS FOR PERIODICAL INDEX AND ONLINE SEARCHES

Genetic engineering

Genetic research

Biotechnology

Gene therapy

VIDEOTAPES ON THIS TOPIC

Genetic Engineering: The Nature of Change. Monsanto, 1986.

The Infinite Voyage: The Geometry of Life. Vestron Video, 1988.

Jurassic Park. MCA Universal Home Video, 1994.

FICTION BOOKS RELATING TO TOPIC

Crichton, Michael. Jurassic Park, 1990.

McCaffrey, Anne. Powers That Be, 1993.

Sanders, Scott R. The Engineer of Beasts, 1992.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Genetics Society of America, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814–3998.

SUGGESTIONS FOR NARROWING THIS TOPIC

Analyze the dangers of genetic engineering.

Comment on in vitro fertilization.

Discuss the ethical aspects of cloning, gene therapy, or sex preselection.

Investigate the benefits of genetic engineering.

SUGGESTIONS FOR RELATED TOPICS

Biological warfare

DNA fingerprinting

Eugenics

Fertility treatments

Surrogate mothers

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