Biotechnology and Genetic Techniques

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

Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Welcome to the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator website
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   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:   Dec 2011
Title:   The 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 2011
Title:   Gene Technology Amendment Regulations 2011
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Gene Technology Amendment Regulations 2011 (the Amendment Regulations 2011) were made on 2 June 2011 and are due to commence on 1 September 2011. The Amendment Regulations 2011 will amend the Gene Technology Regulations 2001.
Date:   Sep 2011
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:   Sep 2011
Title:   DNA profiling
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   DNA profiling is used in a variety of ways, such as establishing proof of paternity or identifying siblings. While DNA contains material common to all humans, some portions are unique to each individual. DNA testing can help solve crimes by comparing the DNA profiles of suspects to offender samples.
Date:   Jun 2011
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:   Jun 2011
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 2011
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:   Feb 2011
Title:   The regulation of nutrigenetic tests in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Dependant upon the claims made by the manufacturer of each test, nutrigenetic tests are considered to be therapeutic goods and therefore must comply with the requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Human Genetics Advisory Committee (HGAC)
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
Description:   This section of the site contains a range of information about the functions and composition of the Human Genetics Advisory Committee.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Gene Technology Ministerial Council
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Ministerial Council was established by the intergovernmental Gene Technology Agreement 2001, to govern the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator.
Date:   Apr 2010
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:   Apr 2010
Title:   PCR (polymerase chain reaction) - summary
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   A PCR or polymerase chain reaction is a laboratory procedure in which millions of copies of a specific piece of DNA are made so that there is enough for analysis.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Human research ethics
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
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:   Dec 2009
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:   PCR and Hepatitis C transmission - myDr.com.au
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:   Guidelines for the generation, breeding, care and use of genetically modified and cloned animals for scientific purposes
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
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:   Guidelines for genetic registers and associated genetic material (1999)
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
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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