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Biotechnology and the Ethics of
Cloning: How Far Should We Go? U.S. Congress House Committee on
Science, Subcommittee on Technology, March 5, 1997. (No. 3) (347.122/X11) Includes testimony by a number of scientists from government,
academia, and the private sector. Much of the discussion relates to the
benefits of cloning species other than humans.
The Challenges of Human Cloning for Public Policy in
Illinois. Institute of Government and Public
Affairs, University of Illinois, 2001. (347.122/IL6) This legislatively mandated report examines the medical benefits of cloning
research, the ethical and religious ramifications of cloning for
reproduction, and the implications of creating unilateral state laws and
regulations that are not adhered to by other states.
"The Cloning Controversy". Congressional Quarterly, Inc.,
CQ Researcher, May
9, 1997, v.7, no.18. (347.122/C761b) Written following the cloning of Dolly
the sheep, this report offers a concise explanation of cloning in
layperson's terms and outlines the federal response to this development.
"Embryo Research". Congressional Quarterly, Inc.,
CQ Researcher, December
17, 1999, v.9, no.47. (614.2/C761b) This thorough overview of the process
and ramifications of embryonic stem cell research contains useful diagrams,
sidebars, and numerous citations to related publications.
"Fetal Tissue Research". Congressional Quarterly, Inc.,
CQ Researcher,
August 16, 1991, v.1, no.14. (614.2/C761) Though this is an older
publication, the discussion of the ethical issues involved is still relevant
and it provides good background information on the public policy debates
surrounding this research.
Genetics Policy and Law: a Report for Policymakers.
Lawrence O. Gostin,
James G. Hodge Jr., and Cheye M. Calvo. National Conference of State
Legislatures, 2001. (347.122/N21a) "A review and analysis of the development
of state genetics policy to provide legislators and other policymakers with
objective, comprehensive and scholarly information to facilitate drafting of
sound genetics-related legislation."-back cover.
Genetics Policy Report: Reproductive Technologies.
Edited by Alissa Johnson
and Cheye Calvo. National Conference of State Legislatures, 2001.
(347.122/N21b/pt.3) Summarizes federal and state regulations nationwide
regarding research using human embryos and other innovations in reproductive
technologies. The report also includes charts comparing laws on cloning and
embryonic and fetal research among the states.
"Human Cloning". Congressional Digest Corporation,
Congressional Digest,
February 1998, v.77, no.2. (347.122/C762) In addition to presenting
arguments both for and against cloning by a variety of experts, this issue
of Congressional Digest contains excerpts from the congressional testimony
of Ian Wilmut, creator of Dolly the sheep, and portions of the National
Bioethics Advisory Commission report on cloning human beings.
Review of the President's Commission's Recommendations
on Cloning. U.S. Congress House Committee on
Science, Subcommittee on Technology, June 12, 1997. (No. 19) (347.122/X12) The hearing transcript contains the entire
"Cloning Human Beings" report in addition to presenting testimony from the
Chairman of the Genetics Subcommittee of the National Bioethics Advisory
Commission.
Scientific Discoveries in Cloning: Challenges for
Public Policy. U.S. Congress Senate Committee
on Labor and Human Resources, Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety,
March 12, 1997. (347.122/X9) Contains testimony by
several congressional members relating to a proposed ban on federal funding
of research for human cloning. Includes testimony by several scientists
interested in cloning research to assist organ transplantation.
"Stem Cell Research". Congressional Digest
Corporation, Congressional Digest,
October 2001, v.80, no.10. (614.2/C762) Presents pro and con
arguments for stem cell research. It also includes a partial transcript of
President Bush's August 2001 statement on stem cell research and a history
of federal legislative action on this issue.
"[Stem Cell Research]".
The Hastings Center Report, March 1999, v.29,
no.2. (614.2/H27a) Articles evaluate the guidelines for stem cell research
recommended by the Geron Corporation's Ethical Advisory Board.
Stem Cells: Scientific Progress and Future Research
Directions. U.S. National Institutes of Health,
2001. (614.2/X5) "The report is a review of
the state of the science of stem cell research as of June 17, 2001"-page i.
It also examines the differences between adult and embryonic stem cells and
the potential for stem cells to be used in treating particular diseases.
http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/scireport.htm Related Web Sites
http://www.cbhd.org/index.html - Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity.
This nonprofit group of Christian bioethicists has compiled a variety of
reports, conference programs, and other online resources to support their
opposition to human cloning and federally funded stem cell research.
http://www.stemcellfunding.org/fastaction/default.asp
- Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research. This coalition of medical
groups, universities, and patient groups advocates for federal funding of
stem cell research.
http://www.news.wisc.edu/packages/stemcells/ - Embryonic Stem Cells:
Research at the UW-Madison. In addition to a complete chronology of news
stories related to stem cell research at UW-Madison, this site includes
general background information on stem cells, a movie showing stem cells
growing in a culture, and related links.
http://www.humgen.umontreal.ca/en/welcome.cfm
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HumGen. This Canadian nonprofit agency maintains three databases relating to
genetics policy and laws worldwide. GenInfo offers summaries and links to
laws and legislation. GenBiblio is a searchable catalog of policy reports
from various governments and organizations. GenConnect is a directory of
related professional organizations.
http://bioethics.georgetown.edu/nbac/ - National Bioethics Advisory
Commission. This federal commission, authorized by the Clinton
administration, produced several reports on cloning human beings, stem cell
research, and the use of humans and human biological parts in research.
"Cloning Human Beings" report available in the library (347.122/X13).
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/genetics.htm - National Conference of
State Legislatures Genetic Technologies Project. NCSL's single source to
news, legislative updates, state reports, and NCSL publications on cloning,
reproductive technology, genetic services, and related privacy and
discrimination issues.
http://www.georgetown.edu/research/nrcbl/nirehg/index.htm
- National
Information Resource on Ethics & Human Genetics. A compendium of online
bibliographies, journal databases, a directory of genetics organizations,
and a database of legal citations and resources comprise this information
clearinghouse sponsored by Georgetown University's Kennedy Institute of
Ethics.
http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/index.htm - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Stem Cell Information. This central source for information on federal policy
and guidelines concerning stem cell research includes the full registry of
approved stem cell lines, transcripts of recent congressional testimony, and
official statements from the Bush administration.
http://www.npr.org/archives/ - National Public Radio Archives. Search NPR's
audio archives to find news stories, interviews, and call-in shows relating
to stem cell research and cloning. Several hour-long programs are available
from the shows "Talk of the Nation" and "Talk of the Nation-Science Friday".
Entire segments can be listened to or downloaded online.
http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/cloning/cloning.jsp - NewScientist.com
Special Report: Cloning and Stem Cells. This frequently updated collection
of news stories from the New Scientist extends back to the cloning of Dolly
the sheep in 1997.
http://www.ajobonline.com/StemCells/Bioethics.net - Stem Cells. This
compilation of news articles and essays from the American Journal of
Bioethics online is updated almost daily. Some features are available only
to subscribers.
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