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MS Grade 8 - Artificial Selection: Databases

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SIRS Discoverer, SIRS Issues Researcher, and Gale's Research in Context are three databases that are excellent starting points. Try using search terms like:

  • In SIRS Discoverer: genes; genetic engineering; human genetics; genetic modification; genetically modified food(s); birth defects, genetic aspects; human genetics, moral and ethical aspects
  • In SIRS Issues Researcher: genetic testing; genetically altered foods; genetic manipulation; genetically engineered foods; genetic engineering, risk assessment/government and policy/law and legislation; genomes; genetic engineering industry; genetic screening; genetics, research
  • In Gale Research in Context: desired traits; genetically modified organism; selective breeding; breeding for productivity; breeding for purpose; breeding for welfare; artificial selection; gene therapy

SIRS Discoverer

Gale Research in Context

SIRS Issues Researcher