An Introduction to Ethical, Safety and Intellectual Property Rights Issues in Biotechnology

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.

Provides a comprehensive look at the ethical, legal and social implications of biotechnologyDiscusses the global efforts made to resolve issuesIncorporates numerous case studies to more clearly convey concepts and chart the development of guidelines and legislation regulating issues in biotechnologyTakes a straightforward approach to highlight and discuss both the benefits and risks associated with the latest biotechnologies

1. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics 2. Cloning 3. Stem Cell Research 4. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetically Modified Organisms 5. Relevance of Ethics in Biotechnology 6. Bioterrorism and Dual Use Research of Concern 7. Genetic Discrimination and Human Rights 8. Sharing of Biological Resources 9. Ensuring Safety in Biotechnology 10. Risk Analysis 11. Laboratory Biosafety and Good Laboratory practices 12. Recombinant DNA Safety Considerations in Large Scale Applications and Good Manufacturing Practice 13. Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in Biotechnology 14. Patenting of Life Forms 15. Patents in Biopharma 16. Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources