Welcome to GeneWatch UK

GeneWatch UK is a not-for-profit group that monitors developments in genetic technologies from a public interest, human rights, environmental protection and animal welfare perspective. GeneWatch believes people should have a voice in whether or how these technologies are used and campaigns for safeguards for people, animals and the environment. We work on all aspects of genetic technologies - from GM crops and foods to genetic testing of humans.

Topics

  • The UK Police National DNA Database

    If your DNA is on the database, visit the new Reclaim your DNA website.

    The Home Office has announced its consultation on whose records should be kept on the DNA database. The deadline for responses is 7th August 2009. A police officer has admitted that the police are arresting innocent children in order to obtain their DNA.

  • Genes and Marketing

    The Chair of the Primary Care Genetics Society has warned GPs of the potential dangers of genetic testing kits sold over the counter or via the internet. In this section you can read about why GeneWatch thinks that testing for 'genetic susceptibility' to common diseases is a marketing scam.

    The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has launched a consultation on personalised medicine, including DNA profiling. The deadline for responses is 31st July 2009.

  • Environmental Liability

    Who will pay if there is damage to the environment as a result of using GMOs?

  • GM Contamination Register

    An on-line database of incidents of GM contamination, illegal releases and adverse agricultural side-effects run by GeneWatch UK and Greenpeace.

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