Author : United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 21,1 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 36,16 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1428920153
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 16,50 MB
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309038405
There is growing enthusiasm in the scientific community about the prospect of mapping and sequencing the human genome, a monumental project that will have far-reaching consequences for medicine, biology, technology, and other fields. But how will such an effort be organized and funded? How will we develop the new technologies that are needed? What new legal, social, and ethical questions will be raised? Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome is a blueprint for this proposed project. The authors offer a highly readable explanation of the technical aspects of genetic mapping and sequencing, and they recommend specific interim and long-range research goals, organizational strategies, and funding levels. They also outline some of the legal and social questions that might arise and urge their early consideration by policymakers.
Author : Thomas F. Lee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 15,87 MB
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1489960228
Describes the ten-year, multimillion dollar Human Genome Project and its process of gene mapping; includes concerns of critics of the project.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
Publisher :
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 46,35 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Medical
ISBN :
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development
Publisher :
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 28,23 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Biotechnology
ISBN :
Author : Rodney Loeppky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,7 MB
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1135471150
This book deals with the rapid changes in contemporary molecular biology, particularly genome sciences, and the manner in which they can be understood through the lens of political economy. Specifically, the work investigates the case of the United States-led Genome Project (HGP), in order to show that even large-scale basic science is closely bound up in the progression of capitalist social relations. The work has, in part, been motivated by the lack of rigorous analysis of the HGP. Most the existing literature tends to present either a chronological review of events surrounding the HGP or describe it thematically. In contrast, this book contributes to a needed discussion concerning the 'why and how' of the HGP emergence. It elucidates the features within capitalist social relations which have simultaneously enable the HGP and ensure its amenability to systemic demands. The work's most compelling elements are both historical and analytical. Historically, it places the HGP within the context of wider political, economic and social issues. Related to this, it puts forward an analytical, explanatory understanding of the project's emergence, making it a valuable tool for both political economists, science & society theorists, and even bioethicists.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 31,82 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Public health
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Author : United States. Health Services and Mental Health Administration
Publisher :
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 46,26 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Audio-visual materials
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Author : Bruce R. Korf
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 24,17 MB
Release : 2012-11-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118537661
This fourth edition of the best-selling textbook, Human Genetics and Genomics, clearly explains the key principles needed by medical and health sciences students, from the basis of molecular genetics, to clinical applications used in the treatment of both rare and common conditions. A newly expanded Part 1, Basic Principles of Human Genetics, focuses on introducing the reader to key concepts such as Mendelian principles, DNA replication and gene expression. Part 2, Genetics and Genomics in Medical Practice, uses case scenarios to help you engage with current genetic practice. Now featuring full-color diagrams, Human Genetics and Genomics has been rigorously updated to reflect today’s genetics teaching, and includes updated discussion of genetic risk assessment, “single gene” disorders and therapeutics. Key learning features include: Clinical snapshots to help relate science to practice 'Hot topics' boxes that focus on the latest developments in testing, assessment and treatment 'Ethical issues' boxes to prompt further thought and discussion on the implications of genetic developments 'Sources of information' boxes to assist with the practicalities of clinical research and information provision Self-assessment review questions in each chapter Accompanied by the Wiley E-Text digital edition (included in the price of the book), Human Genetics and Genomics is also fully supported by a suite of online resources at www.korfgenetics.com, including: Factsheets on 100 genetic disorders, ideal for study and exam preparation Interactive Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with feedback on all answers Links to online resources for further study Figures from the book available as PowerPoint slides, ideal for teaching purposes The perfect companion to the genetics component of both problem-based learning and integrated medical courses, Human Genetics and Genomics presents the ideal balance between the bio-molecular basis of genetics and clinical cases, and provides an invaluable overview for anyone wishing to engage with this fast-moving discipline.
