White House Releases Memorandum on Scientific Integrity

"Science and the scientific process must inform and guide decisions of my Administration on a wide range of issues, including improvement of public health, protection of the environment, increased efficiency in the use of energy and other resources, mitigation of the threat of climate change, and protection of national security."Memorandum, March 9, 2009

To continue reading the Memorandum, click here.

Office of Science & Technology Policy Blogs About Bioethics

The Office of Science & Technology Policy [OSTP] launched a new blog to further the public discussion and involvement with bioethics decisions. Visit OSTP's new blog at blog.ostp.gov.

News, Events, & Media

• Bioethics Brochure: Facing the Future Responsibly Read BIO's bioethics brochure to understand how all parts of society, including the biotechnology industry, can work together to find common solutions to common problems by understanding the value and importance of bioethics. (207 KB PDF)
• The Value of Acedia Case Study Read this compelling story to understand some of the bioethical concerns biotechnology companies face in the modern world. (BIO International Convention, June 17, 2008) (723 KB PDF)
• Watch Bill Gates elease mosquitoes during his speech on disease prevention at the Technology, Entertainment, Design Conference, February 3, 2009. 
• Animals and Medicine:  Frankie Trull, NABR President, discusses the need for animals in biomedical research. Dr. Barb Glenn, BIO Director for Animal Biotechnology, discusses how companion animals and livestock benefit from biotechnology.Watch the Video
• Amazing Today, Astonishing Tomorrow: Learn about industrial & environmental biotechnology.Watch the Video
  
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