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General News

• Human gene Q&A - From USA Today 06/26/00

Human Genome Project

• About the Human Genome Project - From USA Today 06/12/00
• Decade-long effort to unlock mystery of genetic makeup hailed as a milestone - From CNN August 1, 2000
• Eric Lander: 'This is biology's periodic table' - From CNN
• 2 versions of human genetic code may unfurl - From USA Today May 17, 2000
• First human chromosome nearly decoded - From USA Today Oct. 22, 1999
• U.S., U.K. to share genetic data - From USA Today March 14, 2000
• Map of human genes a private triumph - From USA Today Jan. 10, 2000
• Scientists map complete chromosome - From USA Today Dec. 1, 1999
• Genetics' big moment draws near - From USA Today 06/12/00
• The race through our genes nears end - From USA Today Oct. 21, 1999
• Body of work nearly done in AGCs of genes - From USA Today March 30, 2000
• Genetic links to endometrial cancer - From USA Today Sept. 20, 1999

DNA and Ethics

• Who owns your genes? - From CNN March 21, 2000
• You might not own your own DNA - From USA Today Sept. 19, 2000
• Who owns DNA? - From USA Today 12/08/99

DNA Banks

• DNA bank preserves family health history - From USA Today Oct. 27, 1999

DNA Computing

• DNA computer solves complex problems - From USA Today 01/12/00- Updated 03:05 PM ET
• Cutting Edge - From SEPTEMBER 29 , 2000 VOL. 26 NO. 38
• Trading PINs for body parts - From CNN August 18, 2000
• Cyborgs and Biochips Science imitates nature for better computers - From CNN AUGUST 4 , 2000 VOL. 26 NO. 30
• Mapping Mankind's future: Decade-long effort to unlock mystery of genetic makeup hailed as a milestone - From CNN August 1 2000
• Big Blue's SMASHing Blue Gene - From CNN December 8, 1999
• Biochips promise fast gene detection - From USA Today Oct. 18, 1999
• Researchers mate cells with circuitry - From USA Today Feb. 25, 2000

DNA Testing

• New DNA test offers exciting possibilities - From CNN September 21, 2000
• Gore changes focus to health care - From USA Today 06/15/00
• Firm plans Internet-based gene research - From USA Today Aug. 1, 2000
• Paternity technology tests family law - From USA Today 07/29/99
• Splitting gene pairs reveals more cancers" - From USA Today Feb. 17, 2000
• Gene that may trigger seizures is found - From USA Today Sept. 30, 1999
• Do-it-yourself test could foil cervical cancer - From USA Today Jan. 5, 2000

DNA Technology

• Glossary of genetic terms - From USA Today 06/12/00
• Dab of DNA helps keep counterfeiters at bay - From USA Today Oct. 4, 2000

Gene Mapping

• The rich mystery of the human genome - From CNN
• 3% of the DNA does the job - From USA Today May 17, 2000
• Stem cells: Top breakthrough of 1999 - From USA Today Dec. 16, 1999
• Fruit fly's complete DNA is mapped - From USA Today March 24, 2000
• Gene targeting conducted in sheep - From USA Today 06/28/00
• Study challenges Neanderthal link - From USA Today 05/02/00
• Private firm announces gene milestone - From USA Today April 6, 2000
• Scientists decipher immune system genes - From USA Today Oct. 27, 1999
• Scientists streamline cancer studies - From USA Today April 24, 2000
• Scientists decipher cholera microbe - From USA Today Aug. 2, 2000
• Gene mutation linked to cancer, other ills - From USA Today Sept. 23, 1999
• Human gene map now one-third complete - From USA Today Nov. 23, 1999
• Vital protein linked to Alzheimer's - From USA Today Sept. 6, 2000

Gene Therapy

• Research project solicits medical info online - From USA Today 08/01/00
• Study raises concern over pig transplants - From USA Today Aug. 17, 2000
• Patient's death ends gene therapy test - From USA Today Sept. 30, 1999
• Rules would tighten gene therapy controls - From USA Today Dec. 10, 1999
• Gene therapy successfully treats hemophilia - From USA Today Dec. 8, 1999
• Immune reaction killed gene patient - From USA Today Dec. 2, 1999
• It's in the genes: Scientists confront issues" - From USA Today Feb. 22, 2000