Issues and dilemmas of biotechnology : a reference guide / Bernice Schacter.
| Author/creator | Schacter, Bernice |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1999. |
| Description | xiv, 205 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The origins of biotechnology -- The Asilomar Conference of 1975 -- Patenting of life -- The release of a genetically engineered microorganism -- Corn genetically engineered with an insecticide -- Bovine growth hormone, a dairy farmer and ice cream suits -- The Human Genome Project -- Genetic testing for risk assessment for disease -- Gene therapy -- Forensic DNA testing and databanking: basics of DNA fingerprinting -- Cloning of a mammal -- Appendix: Internet sites. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 99015457 |
| ISBN | 0313306427 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | TP248.2 .S33 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |