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Case Studies in Cell and Molecular Biology for post-16	Dr Harry Griffen of the Roslin Institute has worked with teacher Dr Jaquie Burt to produce Biotech case studies for post sixteen students on current research and research findings through topics such as cloning and gene therapy. These match curriculum requirements for the new advanced Higher Biology course Includes: Dolly, Cystic Fibrosis, Gene Therapy and Biopharmaceuticals. Available on bbsrc website. Free. Author(s): Dr Harry Griffen Publisher: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ISBN: Year of publication: 2001 Format: Booklet Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: BBSRC Schools' Resources Address: c/o Chantelle Jay, BBSRC, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, SAwindon, Wilts, SN2 1UH Tel. No.: 01793 413302 Fax: 01793 413201 Email: schools@bbsrc.ac.uk View web site


Chemicals On The Farm	An free in-depth study of chemicals and their applications in modern scientific farming. Diagrams include the nitrogen cycle, life cycle of the river fluke and a typical food web. Pest control products for animal health and the responsibilities of the scientist are explored. Author(s): Publisher: Shell Education Service ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Farming and Countryside Education, NAC, ,Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ Address: Tel. No.: 024 7685 8261 Fax: 024 7669 6388 Email: face@rase.org.uk


Ethics, Morality and Animal Biotechnology	This free publication contains sections on current developments in animal biotechnology, moral and ethical concerns, animal ethics, intrinsic and extrinsic concerns about animal biotechnology. Available on the bbsrc website. Author(s): Roger Straughan Publisher: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ISBN: Year of publication: 1999 Format: Booklet Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: BBSRC Schools' Resources Address: c/o Chantelle Jay, BBSRC, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, SAwindon, Wilts, SN2 1UH Tel. No.: 01793 413200 Fax: 01793 413201 Email: schools@bbsrc.ac.uk View web site


Ethics, Morality and Crop Biotechnology	This free publication contains sections on current developments in crop biotechnology, moral and ethical concerns. Author(s): Roger Straughan and Michael Reiss Publisher: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ISBN: Year of publication: 1996 Format: Booklet Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: BBSRC Schools' Resources Address: c/o Chantelle Jay, BBSRC, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wilts, SN2 1UH Tel. No.: 01793 413302 Fax: 01793 413201 Email: schools@bbsrc.ac.uk View web site


Food For Life - Food Crops & Crop Protection	This free pack provides original and up-to-date information about agriculture, and supports many different A level and Higher Grade Biology syllabus topics. The principal themes covered are: Agriculture and society; Photosynthesis and crop productivity; Crop breeding; Crops, pests and diseases; Safe and effective use of pesticides; Crop production and the environment; Biotechnology. The extensive series of questions and activities make this pack suitable for classwork, individual study and exam. Author(s): Publisher: Crop Protection Association ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Teaching Pack Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Crop Protection Association Address: 4 Lincoln Court, Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RP Tel. No.: 01733 349225 Fax: 01733 562523 Email: info@cropprotection.org.uk View web site


Future of Farming, the	This publication examines the direction agriculture is taking. Its chapters include Food supply and demand, industrialised agriculture, environmental impact of crop production methods, global trade, advances in biotechnology and sustainable agriculture. Author(s): Publisher: Understanding Global Issues Limited ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Address: The Runnings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9PQ Tel. No.: 01242 246055 Fax: Email: Price: £2.95


Genetic improvement of cattle and sheep	An introduction to genetics for the farmer and student. The author describes the origins of today’s livestock breeds and the scientific principles of livestock improvement. Author(s): G Simm Publisher: Cabi Publishing ISBN: 0851996426 Year of publication: 1998 Format: Book Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Cab Publishing Address: CAB International Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 8DE Tel. No.: 01491 832111 Fax: 01491 829292 Email: orders@cabi.org View web site Price: £25.00


GM Agriculture in the UK?	This free leaflet outlines some of the key issues in the current debate on GM crops and how these are being addressed by research. Available on the bbsrc website Author(s): Publisher: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ISBN: Year of publication: 1999 Format: Booklet Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: BBSRC Schools' Resources Address: c/o Chantelle Jay, BBSRC, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wilts, SN2 1UH Tel. No.: 01793 413302 Fax: 01793 413201 Email: schools@bbsrc.ac.uk View web site


Genetic Modification - Science file 3	A free fact sheet which looks at cell structure, mitosis, meiosis, variation and heredity, Mendel’s laws and selective breeding. Author(s): Publisher: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) ISBN: Year of publication: 1999 Format: Leaflet Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: BBSRC Schools' Resources Address: c/o Chantelle Jay, BBSRC, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, Wilts, SN2 1UH Tel. No.: 01793 413200 Fax: 01793 413201 Email: schools@bbsrc.ac.uk View web site


Lab notes	A free post 16 teaching resource covering topical issues and including details of current research as well as background information on a whole range of scientific topics such as genetic engineering. Author(s): Publisher: The Wellcome Trust ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Teaching Pack Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Marketing Department, 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE Tel. No.: 020 7611 8888 Fax: Email: labnotes@wellcome.ac.uk View web site


Old crops in new bottles	A document looking at the issues surrounding genetic modification. It sets out the scientific background and analyses the production and safety concerns on opposing sides of the debate. It looks at the impact of genetic modification in the developing world. Author(s): Publisher: Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Address: The National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ Tel. No.: 024 7669 6969 Fax: 024 7669 6900 Email: info@rase.org.uk View web site Price: £2.50


The Pesticide Manual - 12th edition	This world compendium is an essential reference book for anyone with a professional interest in pesticides. The extensively revised and updated twelfth edition contains 812 detailed main entries as well as abbreviated details covering 598 superseded products. Entries cover herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, nematicides, plant growth regulators, herbicide safeners, repellents, synergists, pheromones, beneficial microbial and invertebrate agents, rodenticides and animal ectoparasiticides. Also available on fully searchable CD-Rom Hard cover pp. 1,250 Author(s): Publisher: British Crop Protection Council ISBN: 1 901396 12 6 Year of publication: 2000 Format: Book Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: British Crop Protection Council Address: Bear Farm, Binfield, Bracknell, Berks RG42 5QE Tel. No.: 0118 934 2727 Fax: 0118 934 1998 Email: publications@bcpc.org View web site Price: £165.00


The Revolution in Genetics - Where will biotechnology lead?	Chapters in this booklet examine the history of heredity, DNA, biotechnology, genetics and medicine, the geography of genetics, GM crops, genetics and ethics and the control of biotechnology. Author(s): Publisher: Understanding Global Issues Limited ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Address: The Runnings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9PQ Tel. No.: 01242 246055 Fax: Email: Price: £2.95


Soil Science	All about nutrition, nitrogen, potassium, capilliary structures, soil texture and structure of fertilisers and manures. Author(s): Publisher: Agricola Services Limited ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Riseholme Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2LG Tel. No.: Fax: Email: jdesmit@dmu.ac.uk View web site Price: £17.95

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