GeneticsAction.org.uk
Title
Genetic Engineering Network
Description
Why was GEN set up? Who is it? What does it do? How can I get in touch with GEN? What is the genetix update (and how can I get it)?
Why was the Genetic Engineering Network set up?
Genetic Engineering has become a massive issue in the UK and indeed worldwide. One of the most exciting things about the wider campaign against genetic engineering is the number of groups active on varying levels. Whilst some groups are working on the animal welfare side of genetic engineering, others are working on the patenting of life or other aspects of this issue. Some people want complete bans, some the labelling of GE products and others moratoria, and others are simply concentrating on raising public awareness.
It became apparent that all these groups needed to establish some common ground and exchange information in order to be as effective as possible. The other need was for information to get out to the general public in order to inform and enable them to become actively involved. The Genetic Engineering Network (GEN) was set up in early 1997 to achieve these aims and exists as a clearing house for information and a facilitator for networking.
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