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Title: |
Synthetic Biology |
| Sub-title: |
Prospects & Implications |
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| Edited by: |
Roger E Hamilton, Laura M Morales |
| ISBN10-13: |
1622572076 : 9781622572076 |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Size: |
260x180mm |
| Pages: |
206 |
| Weight: |
.530 Kg. |
| Published: |
Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US) - January 2013 |
| List Price: |
256.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: |
In Stock
Qty Available: 3 |
| Subjects: |
Biotechnology |
| The 21st century is widely heralded as the century of biology. Building on the fundamental understanding achieved in the second half of the last century, revolutionary advances are expected to improve many aspects of our lives, from clean energy and targeted, safer medicines to new industries. Prominent among emerging technologies is "synthetic biology," which aims to apply standardised engineering techniques to biology and thereby create organisms or biological systems with novel or specialised functions to address countless needs. This book examines the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues review on the developing field of synthetic biology which researches and identifies appropriate ethical boundaries to maximise public benefits and minimise risks. |
| Table of Contents: |
| Preface; New Directions: The Ethics of Synthetic Biology and Emerging Technologies; Addressing Biosecurity Concerns Related to Synthetic Biology; Statement of J. Craig Venter, President, J. Craig Venter Institute. Hearing on "Effects of Developments in Synthetic Genomics"; Testimony of Dr. Jay Keasling, University of California at Berkeley. Hearing on "Effects of Developments in Synthetic Genomics"; Testimony of Dr. Drew Endy, Stanford University. Hearing on "Effects of Developments in Synthetic Genomics"; Testimony of Gregory E. Kaebnick, The Hastings Center. Hearing on "Effects of Developments in Synthetic Genomics"; Testimony of Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health. Hearing on "Effects of Developments in Synthetic Genomics"; Index. |
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