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Van Vranken, Nancy S., Ed. – Teachers Clearinghouse for Science and Society Education Newsletter, 1987
The field of biotechnology, and specifically recombinant DNA technology, is transforming the way that many feel about the nature and purposes of biology. This newsletter annual supplement contains several articles addressing the topic of biotechnology and the importance that the topic should be given in science classes. James D. Watson's article,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Biological Sciences, College Science, DNA
Peer reviewedAllende, J. E. – Impact of Science on Society, 1989
Discussed is the Human Genome Project which aims to decipher the totality of the human genetic information. The historical background, the objectives, international cooperation, ethical discussion, and the role of UNESCO are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Bioethics, Biological Sciences, Biology
Peer reviewedStephens, J. Claiborne; And Others – Science, 1990
Described is the role of technology in the Human Genome Project. A poster of the human genome as is known in 1990 is provided with a list of representative genes and a glossary of terms. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, DNA, Genetics, Higher Education
Weiss, Rick – Science News, 1991
Discussed is a designer-drug technology called antisense which blocks messenger RNA's ability to carry information to protein producing sites in the cell. The applications of this drug to AIDS research, cancer therapy, and other diseases are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Cancer, College Science, Disease Control
