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.

Updated August 2007

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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:	Jun 2008

Title:	Human Genetics Advisory Committee
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.

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

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:	Apr 2007

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:	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:	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:	Recombinant clotting factors VIII and IX
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	Recombinant clotting factors VIII and IX are used as a treatment for people with haemophilia A and B, respectively.
Date:	Oct 2005

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:	Issues papers
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The Review Panel has analysed the nearly 300 submissions received and identified a number of key concerns about the gene technology regulatory system. These concerns are discussed in five issues papers, which will serve as the basis for public consultations from mid-October to early December 2005.
Date:	Oct 2005

Title:	Submissions to the Review of the Gene Technology Act 2000
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	This page contains the submissions to the Review. The Gene Technology Ministerial Council called for submissions from interested parties in May 2005. Three confidential submissions were received and are not being made publicly available.
Date:	Sep 2005

Title:	Recombinant growth hormone therapy for X-linked hypophosphatemia in children
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Standard treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia can heal rickets but does not always raise the level of phosphates in the blood or return growth levels to normal. It is unclear whether combining human growth hormone therapy with standard treatment impro...
Date:	Nov 2004

Title:	Recombinant FSH versus urinary gonadotrophins or recombinant FSH for ovulation induction in subfertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have menstrual problems caused by an absence of ovulation. Medical treatment is needed to help these women ovulate and hopefully to get pregnant. About 80 percent of women will ovulate on oral anti-oestrogen m...
Date:	Feb 2001

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

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