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Biosafety Science » Genomics/Genetics

	Posting date: May 11, 2006 Small RNA regulates genes in a large way For many years, the view has been that plant and animal genes are regulated by small gene switches called promoters but it is now clear that small control sense RNA or RNAi is a universal mechanism for controlling gene action, including in bacteria. » Read more ...

	Posting date: June 26, 2005 Living with the Fluid Genome A personal account on what it means to be liberated from the genetic determinist myth and to be living with the fluid genome. » Read more ...

	Posting date: March 12, 2004 The Human Genome Map, the Death of Genetic Determinism and Beyond Dr Mae-Wan Ho reports on the publication of the human genome map in 2001 and assesses its implications. The findings on the nature of genes is crucial in understanding why genetic engineering is flawed and why it gives rise to serious biosafety concerns. » Read more ...

	Posting date: March 12, 2004 Human Genome -The Biggest Sellout in Human History This report by Dr Mae-Wan Ho was written before the final publication of the complete human genome map in 2001. » Read more ...