Genome research risks abuse, panel warns

Article Abstract:

A panel set up jointly by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Energy cautioned the public that results of the Human Genome Project could be used by policymakers to influence their decisions on social welfare programs. The warning was directed at statements in Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray's book, 'The Bell Curve,' which proposes using genetic research to guide social policymaking. The panel argued that genetics is just one of the many issues that affect society, and therefore should not inform social policymaking.

Analysis, Evaluation, Social policy, Human Genome Project

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Consortium aims to revive sterile-mosquito project

Article Abstract:

The sterile-insect technology (SIT) project in Delhi is likely to be revived with the aim of eradicating the main vector for urban malaria, Anopheles stephensi. The new project will use mosquitoes sterilized by radiation, but some scientists are sceptical about the project, claiming that eradication would only be temporary.

India, Insect pests, Biological insect control, Insect sterilization

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International genome project launched

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the newly launched '1,000 Genomes Project' that aims at sequencing the genomes of thousand people. It is found to be helpful in obtaining the phenotypic information about humans.

Genomic libraries

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