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Medical biotechnology : achievements, prospects and perceptions /

For many people, biotechnology means genetically modifi ed organisms, alien species, toxic weapons or hormone-treated beef. Yet it is also a tool to control plant and animal pests, pre-serve species, utilize genetic resources for health and nutrition and protect the environment. Society's abili...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sasson, Albert
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, ©2005.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: biotechnology, bio-industry and bio-economy
  • Medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology: current achievements and innovation prospects
  • Regulatory issues
  • The economics of pharmaceutical biotechnology and bio-industry
  • Promising areas and ventures
  • Medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology in some developing countries
  • Social acceptance of medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology
  • The globalization of regulatory standards and ethical norms: solidarity with developing nations.