Genetics

 

GM Crops: Science, Politics and Communication

Nature Reviews, Genetics Vol. 4, October 2003
by Charles J. Arntzen, Andy Coghlan, Brian Johnson, Jim Peacock, and Michael Rodemeyer
A discussion of the economics of and how best to use GM crops; the authors argue for more impartial communication, less propaganda and an effective regulatory regime that is based on a careful case-by-case consideration of GM technology.
This article is related to the event What Will We Eat? Genetics and Food. This event is part of the Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of the Genetics Revolution program series.

 

Liz Lerman Audio Interview About "Ferocious Beauty: Genome"

Great Dance Weblog, 29 March 2006
Liz Lerman, founding artistic director of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and one of the speakers at the first Future Perfect event, talks about her exploration of genetics through dance and movement in her company's latest work.
This article is related to the event Why Should We Care About Genetics?. This event is part of the Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of the Genetics Revolution program series.

 

Public Acceptance of Evolution

Science Vol. 313, 11 August 2006
by Jon D. Miller, Eugenie C. Scott, Shinji Okamoto
An argument that a lack of genetics literacy in the United States is one of the potential contributing factors to the low acceptance of the theory of evolution in this country.
This article is related to the event Why Should We Care About Genetics?. This event is part of the Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of the Genetics Revolution program series.

 

Science for African Food Security

Science Vol. 299, 21 February 2003
A case study of how Sub-Saharan African farmers can improve food security by intensifying production with genetic and agro-ecological technologies that require only small amounts of additional labor and capital.
This article is related to the event What Will We Eat? Genetics and Food. This event is part of the Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of the Genetics Revolution program series.

 

Your Genes, Your Choices:

Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research
by Catherine Baker
An easy-to-read description of the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that are raised by the project.
This article is related to the event Why Should We Care About Genetics?. This event is part of the Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of the Genetics Revolution program series.