Introduction
Issues involving genetics can be found in many areas of the law, from employment discrimination to insurance to criminal procedure to international trade. Depending on your paper topic, you could use materials from almost any field. A student writing about paternity testing might focus on state law (perhaps considering some constitutional implications) while another student researches European Union and WTO law to examine the EU's ban on genetically modified corn. Meanwhile, a third student could be following the details of congressional efforts to regulate stem cell research.
Obviously, one guide cannot answer all the research questions all the students will have this quarter—but it will get you started. As you go along:
- Remember that the Public Services staff is here to help you. You can email, chat, or set up an appointment.
- Consider using some of our other guides.
Genetics Reference
- MedlinePlus: GeneticsInformation about genetic disorders, genes, chormosomes, and more. From the National Library of Medicine.
(Formerly Genetics Home Reference.) - National Center for Biotechnology InformationA clearinghouse for biomedical and genomic information. Includes:
- Illustrated Glossary from GeneReviews (edited by researchers at the University of Washington).
- Genes and Disease, a collection of articles.
- MedGen, a portal to information about medical genetics.
Related Guides
- Genetics & MedicineInformation resources on genetics and clinical practice, including genetic disorders, genetic testing, precision medicine, and pharmacogenomics.
- Georgetown Health Law Research Guide [Georgetown Law Library]Designed to provide an introduction to U.S. health law research including select legal and policy resources on various aspects of health law.