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Genetically Modified Organisms Subject Guide
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Books/Background Reading: Examples in UW-Madison
Libraries
- Biotechnology and the law / Hugh B. Wellons, Eileen Smith Ewing, editors.Chicago : American Bar Association, c2007.
- Seeds for the future : the impact of genetically modified crops on the environment / Jennifer A. Thomson. Ithaca, NY : Comstock Pub. Associates, 2007, c2006.
- Genomics and society : legal, ethical and social dimensions / edited by George Gaskell and Martin W. Bauer. London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2006.
- GM cotton adoption, recent and prospective : a global CGE analysis of economic impacts / Kym Anderson, Ernesto Valenzuela, Lee Ann Jackson. London : Centre for Economic Policy Research, 2006.
- Gene doping in sports : the science and ethics of genetically modified athletes / Angela J. Schneider, Theodore Friedmann. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006.
- Genetic engineering in agriculture : the myths, environmental risks, and alternatives / Miguel A. Altieri 2nd ed. Oakland, Calif. : Food First Books/Institute for Food and Development Policy,
c2004
- Safety of genetically engineered foods : approaches to assessing unintended health effects / Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health, Board on Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition Board, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2004. Internet version: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309092094/html/
- Consumer
acceptance of genetically modified foods / edited by Robert E. Evenson and Vittorio Santaniello.Wallingford, Oxon, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., c2004.
For more books, search MadCat.
- MadCat Guided Search useful terms:
- Set More Limits/ Date 2002 *Range 2008/ Set More Limits
- Box 1: biotech? genetic? transgenic? [any of these] AND
- Box 2: food? organism? animal? plant?[any of these]
- MadCat Basic Keyword Search useful terms:
- "agricultural biotechnology"
- crops AND "genetic engineering"
- food? AND biotech?
- "genetic engineering" AND "environmental aspects"
- "genetic engineering" AND "moral and ethical aspects"
- "genetically modified" OR "genetically altered"
When you get results, change pulldown Sort Again By to: Date (Newest
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Journal Articles
Licensed Access for UW-Madison students, faculty and staff (About)
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Major Gateway Web Sites
Ag Biotech InfoNet
http://www.biotech-info.net/
Large, updated site "covers all aspects of the application of biotechnology
and genetic engineering in agricultural production and food processing
and marketing." Under Consumer choice category, find updated consumer
surveys, attitude and opinions.
Agricultural Biotechnology (USDA)
http://www.usda.gov/agencies/biotech/index.html
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's site covering frequently asked questions;
laws and regulations, permitting and notification; research; trade; contacts;
and other links.
Biotechnology - Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/tech/biotech.htm
Comprehensive site dealing with international agreements and information
as well as US regulations and information under Online Links.
Biotechnology - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and FDA
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/biotechm.html
Links to FDA policy papers, FDA publications on safety of bioengineered
foods and links to background and biotech food history reports.
Genetically Engineered Organisms: Public Issues Education Project
http://www.geo-pie.cornell.edu/
Objective educational materials exploring the complex scientific and social
issues associated with genetic engineering. From GEO-PIE project at Cornell.
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications
(ISAAA)
http://www.isaaa.org/
Has reports and statistics on global status of GM crops.
SCOPE: Genetically Modified Foods
http://scope.educ.washington.edu/gmfood/
Excellent site with many links to journal articles and web sites. Requires
free membership to view entire site. From SCOPE: Science Controversies
On-line: Partnerships in Education with University of California-Berkeley,
University of Washington, and American Association for the Advancement
of Science. (note: not connecting 8/14/07)
Transgenic Crops: An Introduction and Resource Guide
http://www.colostate.edu/programs/lifesciences/TransgenicCrops/
"Balanced information and links to other resources on the technology
and issues surrounding transgenic crops (also known as genetically modified
or GM crops). The site's authors are engaged in plant genetics research
and teaching at Colorado State University." Has special section for
Extension agents. Not updated since Dec 2004.
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Web Sites: Wisconsin
Adoption and de-adoption of GMO crop varieties in Wisconsin.
http://www.pats.wisc.edu/pdf%20documents/factsheet10.pdf
Wisconsin family farm facts no. 10 from Program on Agricultural Technology
Studies, University of Wisconsin--Madison, 2000.
Update on the adoption and de-adoption of GMO crop varieties in Wisconsin
http://www.pats.wisc.edu/html%20documents/research%20summaries/res_sum_6-3.htm
Wisconsin farm research summary no. 6 from Program on Agricultural
Technology Studies, University of Wisconsin--Madison, 2001.
BioPharm: Issues and News Analysis
http://www.biotech.wisc.edu/seebiotech/biopharm/
Part of SEE Biotech from UW-Madison/Extension.
GMO's and Grain Marketing: Issues Impacting Wisconsin's Farmers, Elevators
and Processors for 2000
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/crops/gmo30.pdf
University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension report.
SEE Biotech: Consortium to Address the Social, Economic and Ethical
Aspects of Agricultural Biotechnology
http://www.biotech.wisc.edu/seebiotech/
Under Tools are modules of presentation materials on Ag Biotech topics
for Extension staff. Summaries and presentation materials from SEE Biotech
Conferences are also available. Sponsored by a grant from USDA/CSREES/IFAFS.
Part of UW-Madison/Extension.
University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center
http://www.biotech.wisc.edu/
Has downloadable online lectures, and the UWBC Job Board.
Wisconsin Public Television: Food Fight:Wisconsin's Biotech Crops
http://www.wpt.org/food_fight/index.cfm
Documentary transcripts, interviews, and video clips from Nov. 2001 airing.
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Health Reports
BioTech Info: Health Risks
http://www.biotech-info.net/health_risks.html
Genetically Modified Plants for Food Use and Human Health - an Update
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/document.asp?tip=1&id=1404
The Royal Society (UK), February 4, 2002.
Genetically Modified Foods: Potential Human Health Effects
http://www.owenfoundation.com/Health_Science/GM/GMHumanHealth.html
Chapter 16 from Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins, CAB International, 2003.
WHO: Health Topics: Biotechnology (GM Foods)
http://www.who.int/foodsafety/biotech/en/
From World Health Organization.
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United States Specific Reports
Adoption of Bioengineered Crops in the United States
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/BiotechCrops/
2002-2007 data from USDA/ERS.
Agricultural Biotechnology: The U.S. - EU Debate
http://italy.usembassy.gov/pdf/other/RS21556.pdf
Congressional Research Report for Congress 2006
Environmental Effects of Transgenic Plants: The Scope and Adequacy of
Regulation (2002)
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309082633/html/
National Academies Press report.
The First Decade of Genetically Engineered Crops in the United States.
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/EIB11/
Economic Information Bulletin No. (EIB-11) 36pp, April 2006
Food Biotechnology in the United States: Science, Regulation, and
Issues
http://fpc.state.gov/fpc/6176.htm
CRS Report to Congress, June 2, 1999.
Genetically Engineered Crops and Pesticide Use in the United States: The First Nine Years
http://www.biotech-info.net/Full_version_first_nine.pdf
Biotech InfoNet report 2004. Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
http://pewagbiotech.org/resources/factsheets/
Fact sheets with statistics on genetically modified foods and legislation tracker from 2001-2006.
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International Specific Reports
Biotechnology in Crops: Issues for the developing world
http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/oxfam_spinney.html
Research paper for Oxfam GB, May 98
Feeding the World: A Look at Biotechnology and World Hunger 2004
http://pewagbiotech.org/resources/issuebriefs/feedtheworld.pdf
Brief by Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology March 2004.
GM Crops: The First Ten Years-Global Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts
http://www.isaaa.org/
ISAAA Briefs 36-2006 focuses on farm level economic impacts.
Global Status of Commericialized Biotech/GM Crops 2006
http://www.isaaa.org/
ISAAA Briefs 35-2006 highlights and executive summary.
Transgenic Plants and World Agriculture
http://www.nap.edu/html/transgenic/
National Academy Press, July 2000.
For UW-Extension Cooperative Extension
Wisconsin UWEX-CE county faculty/staff can borrow books, request journal
articles, and have a Steenbock Librarian do a custom literature search
for them. See Special
Library Services Available To County And Area Office UWEX Cooperative
Extension Faculty And Academic Staff for details.
This page was originally created at the request of University of Wisconsin-Extension,
Cooperative Extension.
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