Iowa State University Bioethics Program

Mission People Grant Opportunities Bioethics MA Program Upcoming Events Past Events and Guests Bioethics Publications Case Studies Links Biotechnology Outreach Contact us Do you have a question or comment? Contact us by phone: (515) 294-2566 Contact us by e-mail: bioeth1@iastate.edu Contact us by mail: Bioethics Program Iowa State University 402 Catt Hall Ames, IA 50011-1306	Welcome to the Bioethics Program Homepage. UPCOMING EVENTS: Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origin of Species Sean Carroll Wednesday, February 10, 2010 8:00 PM @ Great Hall, Memorial Union An academic by profession, Sean Carroll is known for his ability to popularize molecular genetics and their explanation for the process of evolution. He is the author of three books, including Remarkable Creatures and The Making of the Fittest, as well as coauthor of two scientific textbooks. Major discoveries from his laboratory have been featured in such publications as TIME and U.S. News & World Report, he has been featured on such programs as NPRs Science Friday, and he recently helped produce a PBS NOVA special marking the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwins publication of Origin of Species. Carroll is a professor of molecular biology and genetics and an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Wisconsin. He earned his B.A. in biology at Washington University in St. Louis and his Ph.D. in immunology at Tufts Medical School.	Check out what the Office of Biotechnology has planned to celebrate their 25th Anniversary! The following case studies have recently been added or revised: Cloning Wooly Mammoths? Critical Feed Use on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Land Labeling Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Oregon Measure 27: Labeling GM Foods Food vs. Fuel California State Proposition 2: Standards for Confining Farm Animals The Lake Bogoria Extremophile Enviropigs, Short Version Enviropigs, Long Version The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA)
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