Genetics & Genetic Engineering

The GSCE syllabus specifically mentions genetics.

There is a lot of overlap between the different areas of reproductive and genetic technology. Issues relevant to genetics will also be found through the indexes for cloning, conception and contraception. An overview of these key areas is found in the following article:

• Contraception, Infertility Treatments and Genetics

The increase in our knowledge of genetics in recent years has produced a new set of ethical conundrums:

• The Human Genome (CMF File, 2000)
• Gene Genies?
• Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (March 2000)

One area of interest is the extent to which human characteristics can be predicted from genetic information:

• Genetics and Human Behaviour - The Ethical Context (July 2001)
• Genes and Behaviour (CMF File, 2001)
• Mental Disorders and Genetics: The Ethical Context (May 1997)
• Genes and the Mind (May 1997)

Another area of concern is how genetic knowledge may be utilised in the commercial sector:

• Commercial Human Genetic Testing (December 1996)
• Gene Screening for Insurance

A review of news items on genetics and related issues can be found through the news index.

Under Genetic Engineering, the GSCE/A'level syllabus specifically mentions eugenics.

• Nazi Doctors