An Introduction to Ethical, Safety and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology
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An Introduction to Ethical, Safety and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology

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An Introduction to Ethical, Safety and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology

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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.

  • Provides a comprehensive look at the ethical, legal and social implications of biotechnology
  • Discusses the global efforts made to resolve issues
  • Incorporates numerous case studies to more clearly convey concepts and chart the development of guidelines and legislation regulating issues in biotechnology
  • Takes a straightforward approach to highlight and discuss both the benefits and risks associated with the latest biotechnologies

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2017
ISBN
9780128092514
Topic
Medicina
Subtopic
Biotecnología en medicina

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics
  9. Chapter 2. Cloning
  10. Chapter 3. Stem Cell Research
  11. Chapter 4. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetically Modified Organisms
  12. Chapter 5. Relevance of Ethics in Biotechnology
  13. Chapter 6. Bioterrorism and Dual-Use Research of Concern
  14. Chapter 7. Genetic Testing, Genetic Discrimination and Human Rights
  15. Chapter 8. Biodiversity and Sharing of Biological Resources
  16. Chapter 9. Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology
  17. Chapter 10. Risk Analysis
  18. Chapter 11. Laboratory Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices
  19. Chapter 12. Recombinant DNA Safety Considerations in Large-Scale Applications and Good Manufacturing Practice
  20. Chapter 13. Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology
  21. Chapter 14. Patenting of Life Forms
  22. Chapter 15. Patents in Biopharma
  23. Chapter 16. Protection of Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources
  24. Index