Biotechnology and Genetic Techniques

Follow the links below to find information about biotechnology and gene technology, including gene therapy, clining, stem cell research and DNA profiling. 

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Former gene technology advisory committees
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Gene Technology Ethics Committee (GTEC) was established by the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act) in June 2001. From 1 January 2008 GTEC was replaced by the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (GTECCC), which was established as a result of the Gene Technology Amendment Act 2007.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Gene technology committees
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Overview of the relationship structure between the Gene Technology Advisory Committees
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Gene Technology Ministerial Council (GTMC)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Gene Technology Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) was established by the intergovernment Gene Technology Agreement 2001, to govern the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   The Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (GTTAC)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   An overview of the workings of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (GTTAC).
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Gene Technology Standing Committee
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Gene Technology Standing Committee provides high level support to the Gene Technology Ministerial Council.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Gene Technology Agreement
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Gene Technology Agreement (GTA) is an inter-governmental agreement which sets out the understanding between Commonwealth, State and Territory governments regarding the establishment of a nationally consistent regulatory system for gene technology.
Date:   Oct 2005
Title:   Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Homepage of the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator is responsible for the regulation of genetically modified organisms in Australia, in order to protect the health and safety of Australians and the Australian environment by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and to manage those risks by regulating certain dealings with genetically modified organisms.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   The Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (GTECCC)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   An overview of the workings of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee(GTECCC).
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   DNA profiling
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   While DNA contains material common to all humans, some portions are unique to each individual. DNA profiling is used in a variety of ways, such as establishing proof of paternity.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Guidelines for the generation, breeding, care and use of genetically modified and cloned animals for scientific purposes
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   The Code encompasses all aspects of the care and use of, or interaction with, animals for scientific purposes in medicine, biology, agriculture, veterinary and other animal sciences, industry and teaching.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Human research ethics
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   There are many ethically significant and complex issues relating to human health and research. AHEC has considered, or is considering, a number of these issues.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Monitoring and compliance
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Monitoring and Compliance Section supports the Gene Technology Regulator by undertaking monitoring, audits, inspections and investigations under the auspices of the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act).
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Human Genetics Advisory Committee (HGAC)
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This section of the site contains a range of information about the functions and composition of the Human Genetics Advisory Committee.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Guidelines for genetic registers and associated genetic material (1999)
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This document identifies matters for ethical consideration on the establishment and operation of a genetic register. These include administrative arrangements, recruitment of registrants, consent, confidentiality and privacy, approaching family members, security, amalgamation and winding up, and collection and storage of genetic material.
Date:   Nov 1999
Title:   Guidance document - the regulation of nutrigenetic tests in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This is a guidance document on the regulation of nutrigenetic tests in Australia.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   PCR and hepatitis C transmission
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Learn about PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, which help detect the presence of hepatitis C virus in the body.
Date:   May 2007
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