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. Content: Front-matter,Copyright,Dedication,Foreword,PrefaceEntitled to full textChapter 1 - Genes, Genomes, and Genomics, Pages 1-23 Chapter 2 - Cloning, Pages 25-53 Chapter 3 - Stem Cell Research, Pages 55-81 Chapter 4 - Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetically Modified Organisms, Pages 83-126 Chapter 5 - Relevance of Ethics in Biotechnology, Pages 127-148 Chapter 6 - Bioterrorism and Dual-Use Research of Concern, Pages 149-169 Chapter 7 - Genetic Testing, Genetic Discrimination and Human Rights, Pages 171-187 Chapter 8 - Biodiversity and Sharing of Biological Resources, Pages 189-209 Chapter 9 - Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology, Pages 211-232 Chapter 10 - Risk Analysis, Pages 233-252 Chapter 11 - Laboratory Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices, Pages 253-271 Chapter 12 - Recombinant DNA Safety Considerations in Large-Scale Applications and Good Manufacturing Practice, Pages 273-290 Chapter 13 - Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology, Pages 291-309 Chapter 14 - Patenting of Life Forms, Pages 311-327 Chapter 15 - Patents in Biopharma, Pages 329-344 Chapter 16 - Protection of Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources, Pages 345-356 Index, Pages 357-370