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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...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Tokyo ; New York :
United Nations University Press,
©2005.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- 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.