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The Xenotransplantation Debate
A discussion of the ethical and practical issues surrounding the use of animal organs for human transplants (xenotransplantation).

Are Nanoparticles Safe?
An outline of what nanoparticles are, how they are applied in biotechnolgy and safety issues surrounding their use.

Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research
A discussion of the pros and cons in the ethical debate over stem cell research.

BIO Bioethics
A link to the BIO Bioethics page including useful resources such as their bioethics brochure and a video that addresses the pros and cons of certain biotechnologies.

Kennedy Institute of Ethics
Founded in 1971, the Kennedy Institute of Ethics is the oldest and most comprehensive academic bioethics center in the world. Look here for information on lectures and courses on all kinds of ethics topics including biotechnological issues such as stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and the use of genetically modified organisms.

President's Council on Bioethics
Read all about the topics of concern to the US President's advisory committee on bioethics including reports and transcripts of council meetings.

University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics
This site contains a wealth of information on bioethics in addition to courses, lectures and other resources offered by the University of Minnesota.