Virtual Genetics Education Centre
Genetics and ethics for schools and colleges
This resource comprises a series of briefings written by Chris Willmott (University of Leicester), John Bryant (University of Exeter) and John Searle (South West Ministry Training Course). These can be found under the Genetics and ethics resources pages.
Topics
- Ethics and bioethics
- Genetically modified crops
- Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
- Xenotransplantation
- Stem cells
- Issues at the end of life
Science and the ethics of stem cells
In March 2009 Dr Chris Willmott was interviewed by SuperSonic FM, a Leicester school radio station, as part of their National Science Week activities.