Web Resources
The Roslin Institute
Part of the Web site of the Roslin Institute,famous for the cloning
of Dolly the sheep, these pages provide background material and
press releases concerning the cloning research conducted at the Institute.
http://www.roslin.ac.uk/
New Scientist: Stem cell therapy special
Recently published special report on stem cell therapy
http://www.newscientist.com/hottopics/cloning/
HFEA (Human Fertility and Embryology Authority)
http://www.hfea.gov.uk/
HGAC (Human Genetic Advisory Commission)
http://www.hgc.gov.uk/
Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Established in 1991 to examine the ethical issues
raised by medicine and biology and to stimulate public discussion.
Read and download their discussion paper - 'Stem Cell Therapy-the ethical
issues'.
http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/home/
Human cloning: latest news
A Web site providing all the latest developments
in cloning research, along with numerous links.
http://www.globalchange.com/clonlink.htm
Human Cloning Foundation
The Web site of the Human Cloning Foundation,
an organisation which promotes education, awareness, and research about
human cloning and other forms of biotechnology.
http://www.humancloning.org/
National Institutes of Health Stem Cell Web site
The stance taken by the NIH concerning the funding of stem cell research
in the U.S.
http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/index.htm
The Donaldson Report
Details on legislation around therapeutic cloning.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/cegc/index.htm
Useful Publications
Public Perspectives on Human Cloning'
From the Wellcome Trust's Medicine in Society Programme.
This publication presents findings from a research study looking at
public views on human cloning and it's uses.
Available from The Wellcome Trust, 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE
Tel: 020 7611 8888 PDF format at http://www.wellcome.ac.uk
Stem Cell Therapy: The ethical issues
Published by Nuffield Council on Bioethics 28 Bedford Square
London WC1B 3EG Telephone: 020 7681 9619 Fax: 020 7637 1712
http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/bioethics
Cloning Issues in Reproduction, Science and Medicine
A Report from the Human Genetics Advisory Commission and The Human Fertilisation
and Embryology Authority. December 1998. This presents the findings
of a consultation exercise and the (then) current and legal administrative
arrangements covering treatment using human embryos.
Available from the Department of Trade and Industry
Download at http://ww.dti.gov.uk/
Cloning Issues
A photocopiable study guide to accompany Vol 12: 'Cloning' in the 'Issues'
series.
It provides a variety of discussion points and other activities
to suit a range of ability and interests.
Cost £1.50 Post, phone or fax your order to:
Independence, PO Box 295, Cambridge CB1 3XP, England
Fax: 01223 566131 Credit card phone orders: 01223 566130
On-line credit card orders http://www.independence.co.uk
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