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Liberation Biology

Author : Ronald Bailey
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1615921699
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book Liberation Biology written by Ronald Bailey and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 21st century will undoubtedly witness unprecedented advances in understanding the mechanisms of the human body and in developing biotechnology. With the mapping of the human genome, the pace of discovery is now on the fast track. By the middle of the century we can expect that the rapid progress in biology and biotechnology will utterly transform human life. What was once the stuff of science fiction may now be within reach in the not-too-distant future: 20-to-40-year leaps in average life spans, enhanced human bodies, drugs and therapies to boost memory and speed up mental processing, and a genetic science that allows parents to ensure that their children will have stronger immune systems, more athletic bodies, and cleverer brains. Even the prospect of human immortality beckons. Such scenarios excite many people and frighten or appall many others. Already biotechnology opponents are organizing political movements aimed at restricting scientific research, banning the development and commercialization of various products and technologies, and limiting citizens'' access to the fruits of the biotech revolution. In this forward-looking book Ronald Bailey, science writer for Reason magazine, argues that the coming biotechnology revolution, far from endangering human dignity, will liberate human beings to achieve their full potentials by enabling more of us to live flourishing lives free of disease, disability, and the threat of early death. Bailey covers the full range of the coming biotechnology breakthroughs, from stem-cell research to third-world farming, from brain-enhancing neuropharmaceuticals to designer babies. Against critics of these trends, who forecast the nightmare society of Huxley''s Brave New World, Bailey persuasively shows in lucid and well-argued prose that the health, safety, and ethical concerns raised by worried citizens and policymakers are misplaced. Liberation Biology makes a positive, optimistic, and convincing case that the biotechnology revolution will improve our lives and the future of our children, while preserving and enhancing the natural environment.

Our Posthuman Future

Author : Francis Fukuyama
Publisher : Profile Books
ISBN 13 : 1847653707
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book Our Posthuman Future written by Francis Fukuyama and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human? If we choose what we create what happens to morality? Is this the end of human nature? The dramatic advances in DNA technology over the last few years are the stuff of science fiction. It is now not only possible to clone human beings it is happening. For the first time since the creation of the earth four billion years ago, or the emergence of mankind 10 million years ago, people will be able to choose their children's' sex, height, colour, personality traits and intelligence. It will even be possible to create 'superhumans' by mixing human genes with those of other animals for extra strength or longevity. But is this desirable? What are the moral and political consequences? Will it mean anything to talk about 'human nature' any more? Is this the end of human beings? Our Posthuman Future is a passionate analysis of the greatest political and moral problem ever to face the human race.

Cracking the Code

Author : Jim Mellon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119969379
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Cracking the Code written by Jim Mellon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about the most important trend in the history of the world Within most people's lifetimes, the developments in the biotechnology sector will allow us to live increasingly long and healthy lives, as well as provide us with technological innovations that will transform the way we live. But these innovations offer more than just hope for a better life, but hope for better returns too. Financial returns of incredible magnitude await savvy investors and businesspeople who can see the massive changes on the horizon. This book details these fast-moving trends and innovations and offers extensive advice on how to profit from them in business and investing.

The Biotechnology Revolution

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781787858077
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book The Biotechnology Revolution written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Biotechnology Revolution provides an in-depth look at the history, methodologies, processes, applications, and future growth potential of several sectors of the biotech industry.

A Revolution in Biotechnology

Author : Jean L. Marx
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521327497
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (274 download)

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Download or read book A Revolution in Biotechnology written by Jean L. Marx and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1989-03-16 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heredity, genes and DNA. Synthesis without cells. Microorganisms as producers of feedstock chemicals. Gene cloning opens up a new frontier in health. The microbial production of biochemicals. Single-cell proteins. Bacterial leaching and biomining. Bacteria and the environment. Biological nitrogen fixation. Plant cell and tissue culture. Improving crop plants by the introduction of isolated genes. Monoclonal antibodies and their applications. Site-directed antibodies in biology and medicine. New methods for the diagnosis of genetic diseases. The prospect of gene therapy for human hereditary diseases. Biotechnology, international competition and regulatory strategies.

DNA

Author : Frank H. Stephenson
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1615924280
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book DNA written by Frank H. Stephenson and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 2005, leading scientists from the National Cancer Institute announced the beginning of the cancer genome atlas project, a large-scale endeavor to map every gene implicated in cancer and the first step toward development of new therapies for treating this still baffling disease. This spin-off of the human genome project is only the latest exciting research advance in a decades-long quest to fully understand the biochemistry of the human body and thereby gain insights into the secrets of health, disease, and aging. Biochemist and veteran lab researcher Frank H. Stephenson tells the compelling story of how scientists on many fronts are succeeding in the battle against disease. With a gift for making the complexities of genetics and biochemistry understandable to the average reader, Stephenson offers a fascinating tour of the mechanisms of our body and the therapeutic techniques that are gaining in sophistication and effectiveness every year. From heart disease to AIDS and cancer, he helps you understand how the tools of biotechnology are being used to combat our most common afflictions. Stephenson examines a wide variety of health threats and illnesses: HIV infection, the many forms of cancer, asthma, diabetes, Alzheimer''s, obesity, and even erectile dysfunction. Each is discussed in terms of its root cause and treatment in plain, jargon-free language that not only educates but also entertains. This is the ideal primer on the biotechnology revolution for the layperson. Stephenson offers many insights into both the diseases that destroy health and the great promises that biotechnology offers for preserving and prolonging a healthy life.

Biotechnology and the Future of Society

Author : The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
Publisher : Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biotechnology and the Future of Society written by The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research and published by Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. This book was released on 2004-10-20 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breakthroughs in biotechnology are redefining the very concept of life, transforming society and presenting unprecedented opportunities and challenges: Will human genome sequencing help to treat genetic diseases and indefinitely prolong life? Will stem cell therapy and tissue engineering allow routine regeneration and replacement of diseased organs? Can new diagnostic tests revolutionize medicine and healthcare? Will genetic engineering allow parents to design perfect babies? Can nature’s workshop inspire superior biomaterials that transform industries? Will genetically modified super crops feed a hungry world? With biotechnology set to be the driving force of the twenty-first century, mastery of the life sciences will be the key to wealth generation and economic ascendancy. Can the Arab World regain its past supremacy in these fields? Can it benefit from the biotech revolution while avoiding its perils? Such implications were debated by experts at the ECSSR Eighth Annual Conference titled Biotechnology and the Future of Society: Challenges and Opportunities, held from January 11-13, 2003 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This volume of conference presentations explores the broad impact of the biotech revolution, highlighting trends in healthcare and molecular medicine, the genetic revolution in agriculture, the future of materials production, new drug discovery technologies and national security issues, including the threat of bio-terrorism. It also examines the complex ethical, legal and social issues raised by the biotech revolution that need to be resolved by governments and decision makers.

The Biotechnology Revolution

Author : Alan M. Russell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780745000138
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Biotechnology Revolution written by Alan M. Russell and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Gene Revolution and Global Food Security

Author : B. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230277993
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis The Gene Revolution and Global Food Security by : B. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka

Download or read book The Gene Revolution and Global Food Security written by B. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the concept of innovation capacity, this book, using recent field data from countries in Asia and Africa, competently demonstrates how biotechnology can contribute to sustainable economic development. The approach articulates the imperative for developing countries to build up specific capabilities backed up by policies and institutions.

The Biotechnology Revolution

Author : University of Technology, Sydney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781863658157
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (581 download)

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Download or read book The Biotechnology Revolution written by University of Technology, Sydney and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Redesigning Creation

Author : Marnie McCuen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780865961852
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Redesigning Creation written by Marnie McCuen and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays and articles with diverse opinions discuss genetic engineering, bioethics, cloning, and other topics relating to biotechnology.

Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety

Author : Indian National Science Academy
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309378699
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety written by Indian National Science Academy and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States and India have pledged to deepen the linkages between their people, their businesses, and their governments for the mutual benefit of both countries and for the promotion of global peace, stability, economic growth and prosperity. Both nations are now inclined to improve relations and cooperation, but the nations need specific actions that will yield progress and build confidence and momentum for further cooperation. The Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety, held in November 2014, encouraged scientists from both countries to examine global issues related to emerging and existing infections and global health safety, to share experience and approaches, and to identify opportunities for cooperation to improve practice and research in these areas. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

In the Flesh and Other Tales of the Biotech Revolution

Author : Brian Stableford
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1434403327
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book In the Flesh and Other Tales of the Biotech Revolution written by Brian Stableford and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of these ten stories belong to a loosely-knit series tracking the potential effects of possible developments in biotechnology on the evolution of global society. "A master of the SF short story"--Robert Reginald.

Biobazaar

Author : Janet Hope
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674033604
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Biobazaar written by Janet Hope and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can the open source approach do for biotechnology what it has done for information technology? Hope's book is the first sustained and systematic inquiry into the application of open source principles to the life sciences. Traversing disciplinary boundaries, she presents a careful analysis of intellectual property-related challenges confronting the biotechnology industry and then paints a detailed picture of "open source biotechnology" as a possible solution.

The Epigenetics Revolution

Author : Nessa Carey
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231530714
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book The Epigenetics Revolution written by Nessa Carey and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics. Nessa Carey, a leading epigenetics researcher, connects the field's arguments to such diverse phenomena as how ants and queen bees control their colonies; why tortoiseshell cats are always female; why some plants need cold weather before they can flower; and how our bodies age and develop disease. Reaching beyond biology, epigenetics now informs work on drug addiction, the long-term effects of famine, and the physical and psychological consequences of childhood trauma. Carey concludes with a discussion of the future directions for this research and its ability to improve human health and well-being.

The Biotech Century

Author : Jeremy Rifkin
Publisher : TarcherPerigee
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Biotech Century written by Jeremy Rifkin and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 1999-04-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores current developments in the fields of biochips, cloning, and genetic mapping.

The Biotechnology Revolution Set

Author : Elizabeth Lachner
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781622755844
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (558 download)

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Download or read book The Biotechnology Revolution Set written by Elizabeth Lachner and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biotechnology is the manipulation of biology or biological processes to make products. It has experienced tremendous growth and made remarkable achievements in recent years, mainly in health care, energy, industry, and agriculture. This set provides an in-depth look at the history, methodologies, processes, applications, and future growth potential of several sectors of the biotech industry. Career options in each field are explored. Readers will gain a better understanding of the science behind the evolution of each of these subjects along with the attendant ethical considerations that may arise in this rapidly evolving field. Features include: Outlines attractive potential careers for students interested in STEM. Details sensational advances such as viral pacemakers and rocket-powered arms. High-interest content will engage and fascinate readers.