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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.
List of contents
1. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics2. Cloning3. Stem Cell Research4. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetically Modified Organisms5. Relevance of Ethics in Biotechnology6. Bioterrorism and Dual Use Research of Concern7. Genetic Discrimination and Human Rights8. Sharing of Biological Resources9. Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology10. Risk Analysis11. Laboratory Biosafety and Good Laboratory practices12. Recombinant DNA Safety Considerations in Large Scale Applications and Good Manufacturing Practice13. Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology14. Patenting of Life Forms15. Patents in Biopharma16. Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources
About the author
Dr. Padma Nambisan is a Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India. She received her Ph.D. and MSc. in Genetics at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and her BSc. in Botany at Madras University. She is the author of over 20 journal articles and specializes in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, and Botany.
