Issues and dilemmas of biotechnology : a reference guide /

Recent advances in biotechnology in areas as diverse as agriculture, the environment, food, and healthcare have led to much debate and media attention. This unique reference source for advanced high school students and teachers explores the science behind these new technologies and examines the stak...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Schacter, Bernice, 1943-2008
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1999.
Temas:
Biotechnology.
Biotechnology > Social aspects.
Bioengineering.
Genetic engineering.
Bioethics.
Genetic screening.
Gene therapy.
Transgenic organisms.
Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Bioethics
Bioethical Issues
Genetic Testing
Genetic Therapy
Human Genome Project
Organisms, Genetically Modified
Biotechnologie.
Biotechnologie > Aspect social.
Génie génétique.
Bioéthique.
Dépistage génétique.
Thérapie génique.
Organismes génétiquement modifiés.
bioengineering.
SCIENCE > Biotechnology.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The origins of biotechnology
  • The Asilomar Conference of 1975
  • Patenting of life
  • The release of a genetically engineered microorganism
  • Corn genetically engineered with an insecticide
  • Bovine growth hormone, a dairy farmer and ice cream suits
  • The Human Genome Project
  • Genetic testing for risk assessment for disease
  • Gene therapy
  • Forensic DNA testing and databanking: basics of DNA fingerprinting
  • Cloning of a mammal
  • Appendix: Internet sites.

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