An Introduction to Ethical, Safety and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the biggest technologies that have revolutionized biology since the early 20th century, also discussing their impact on society.
The book focuses on issues related to bioethics, biosafety and intellectual property rights, and is written in an easy-to-understand manner for graduate students and early career researchers interested in the opportunities and challenges associated with advances in biotechnology.
Important topics covered include the Human Genome Project, human cloning, rDNA technology, the 3Rs and animal welfare, bioterrorism, human rights and genetic discrimination, good laboratory practices, good manufacturing practices, the protection of biological material and much more.
Full of relevant case studies, practical examples, weblinks and resources for further reading, this book offers an essential and holistic look at the ways in which biotechnology has affected our global society.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. v 6. Foreword - p. xvii 7. Preface - p. xix 8. Chapter 1. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics - p. xxi 9. Chapter 2. Cloning - p. 21 10. Chapter 3. Stem Cell Research - p. 50 11. Chapter 4. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetically Modified Organisms - p. 78 12. Chapter 5. Relevance of Ethics in Biotechnology - p. 127 13. Chapter 6. Bioterrorism and Dual-Use Research of Concern - p. 146 14. Chapter 7. Genetic Testing, Genetic Discrimination and Human Rights - p. 167 15. Chapter 8. Biodiversity and Sharing of Biological Resources - p. 189 16. Chapter 9. Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology - p. 209 17. Chapter 10. Risk Analysis - p. 233 18. Chapter 11. Laboratory Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices - p. 253 19. Chapter 12. Recombinant DNA Safety Considerations in Large-Scale Applications and Good Manufacturing Practice - p. 273 20. Chapter 13. Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology - p. 291 21. Chapter 14. Patenting of Life Forms - p. 308 22. Chapter 15. Patents in Biopharma - p. 326 23. Chapter 16. Protection of Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources - p. 344 24. Index - p. 357
An Introduction to Ethical, Safety and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the biggest technologies that have revolutionized biology since the early 20th century, also discussing their impact on society.
The book focuses on issues related to bioethics, biosafety and intellectual property rights, and is written in an easy-to-understand manner for graduate students and early career researchers interested in the opportunities and challenges associated with advances in biotechnology.
Important topics covered include the Human Genome Project, human cloning, rDNA technology, the 3Rs and animal welfare, bioterrorism, human rights and genetic discrimination, good laboratory practices, good manufacturing practices, the protection of biological material and much more.
Full of relevant case studies, practical examples, weblinks and resources for further reading, this book offers an essential and holistic look at the ways in which biotechnology has affected our global society.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. v 6. Foreword - p. xvii 7. Preface - p. xix 8. Chapter 1. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics - p. xxi 9. Chapter 2. Cloning - p. 21 10. Chapter 3. Stem Cell Research - p. 50 11. Chapter 4. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetically Modified Organisms - p. 78 12. Chapter 5. Relevance of Ethics in Biotechnology - p. 127 13. Chapter 6. Bioterrorism and Dual-Use Research of Concern - p. 146 14. Chapter 7. Genetic Testing, Genetic Discrimination and Human Rights - p. 167 15. Chapter 8. Biodiversity and Sharing of Biological Resources - p. 189 16. Chapter 9. Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology - p. 209 17. Chapter 10. Risk Analysis - p. 233 18. Chapter 11. Laboratory Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices - p. 253 19. Chapter 12. Recombinant DNA Safety Considerations in Large-Scale Applications and Good Manufacturing Practice - p. 273 20. Chapter 13. Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology - p. 291 21. Chapter 14. Patenting of Life Forms - p. 308 22. Chapter 15. Patents in Biopharma - p. 326 23. Chapter 16. Protection of Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources - p. 344 24. Index - p. 357
