
An Introduction to Ethical, Safety and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology
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Key Features
- 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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Table of Contents
1. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics
2. Cloning
3. Stem Cell Research
4. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetically Modified Organisms
5. Relevance of Ethics in Biotechnology
6. Bioterrorism and Dual Use Research of Concern
7. Genetic Discrimination and Human Rights
8. Sharing of Biological Resources
9. Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology
10. Risk Analysis
11. Laboratory Biosafety and Good Laboratory practices
12. Recombinant DNA Safety Considerations in Large Scale Applications and Good Manufacturing Practice
13. Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology
14. Patenting of Life Forms
15. Patents in Biopharma
16. Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources
Product details
- No. of pages: 392
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2017
- Published: June 21, 2017
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128092316
- eBook ISBN: 9780128092514
About the Author
Padma Nambisan
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