Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Genetically Modified Food Crops [Pdf]
This issue of Your World will help students unravel conflicting reports about agricultural biotechnology. Is it safe and environmentally friendly or an out-of-control experiment? Students will learn how plants with specific traits are...
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Plant Biotechnology [Pdf]
As humans try to reach the goal of growing enough food to feed all the people, find out how biotechnology is used to help.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Biotechnology
This illustrated article describes various applications of biotechnology as related to medicine, agriculture, and forensic science.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Biotechnology
A review of genetic manipulation techniques in plants. Parts of the discussion are advanced. Also contains a number of pictures, charts, and links.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Yes or No to Gmo?
Discover the purpose of genetic engineering in agriculture. Explore the pros and cons of genetic modification.
BBC
Bbc: Radio 4: Seeds of Trouble
Two summaries are provided of radio broadcasts concerning the ongoing political debate over genetically modified foods. Links to the actual radio broadcasts are also provided.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Animal Cloning, Old Mac Donald's Farm Changed
An in-depth look into the potential benefits to animal cloning. This process could provide us with food designed to help fight disease, protect endangered species, enhance livestock, and create opportunity for biomedical research.