Biotechnology Books
Princeton University Press Mathematics for the Life Sciences
Book SynopsisThe life sciences deal with a vast array of problems at different spatial, temporal, and organizational scales. The mathematics necessary to describe, model, and analyze these problems is similarly diverse, incorporating quantitative techniques that are rarely taught in standard undergraduate courses. This textbook provides an accessible introductiTrade Review"Textbooks are not always fun, but this one is... The engaging, colourful and sharp style of Mathematics for the Life Sciences makes it a refreshing new entry into the world of bioscience textbooks."--George Pryn Ford, The Biologist
£67.20
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
Book SynopsisEthical Issues in Biotechnology is the first textbook of its kind, written collaboratively by a philosopher and a biologist to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the ethical and scientific fundamentals of biotechnology. Engaging the ethics and the science side by side, the text addresses pressing questions in agricultural, food, and animal biotechnology; human genetics; gene therapy; human cloning; and stem cell research. A general introduction to both the moral philosophy and fundamentals of genetics is enhanced throughout the text with section-specific introductions addressing the particular philosophical and scientific challenges posed by the topic under consideration. Diagrams and drawings, study cases, liberal use of practical examples, and suggestions for further reading make the text an ideal resource for a broad range of students interested in issues and questions lying at the intersection of philosophy and genetics.Trade ReviewThis will be the field-defining book for the ethics of biotechnology. It is the best one-volume guide to the issues currently being debated with respect to the new genetic technologies, and the only one that illuminates the connections between medical and agricultural applications. Teachers will use it in the classroom, but beyond that it should be thought of as an indispensable read for anyone who wants to be informed about science, ethics, and public policy. -- Paul B. Thompson, Michigan State University, W.K. Kellogg Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Community EthicsRichard Sherlock and John Morrey have developed a timely anthology on the ethical dimensions in biotechnology that is both scientifically sound and philosophically provocative. Engaging readings as well as a compendium of cases offer many formats for teachable dialogue between instructor and students. The questions—scientific, philosophical, political, legal, moral—examined through Ethical Issues in Biotechnology illustrate the urgent need for critical ethical scholarship in this rapidly emerging field. This anthology meets that need. -- Courtney S. Campbell, Oregon State UniversityThe most substantial and sophisticated treatment of biomedical ethics that I have come across recently, and a treatment that remains quite accessible to undergraduate students. -- Dr. S. N. Fratantaro, Providence CollegeIt is refreshingly atypical that the book does not just focus on human cloning or human genetic screening but takes on the whole topic of biotechnology. It is enterprising and clever to have a book edited collaboratively by a biologist and a philosopher, and the result is a balanced treatment. The readings have already been proven successful with students. With diagrams, study cases, examples, and suggestions for further research, the book is a comprehensive and well-expressed introduction to the science and ethics of biotechnology. * Research News and Opportunities In Science and Theology *All who are involved in ethics and biotechnology should be immensely grateful for [Sherlock and Morrey's] efforts. Balanced and teachable, Ethical Issues in Biotechnology is a valuable contribution to the field, and a must-have for those teaching either undergraduates enrolled in upper-level courses, or graduates students, across the disciplines of science and humanities. * Technology and Culture *Sherlock and Morrey cover a fascinating and engaging set of cutting edge issues. This work covers biotechnology in the broadest sense of the word, contains masterfully selected readings, and challenges the reader to think into the future. It should be very useful to college, graduate, and professional students. -- Steven Post, Case Western Reserve UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 I. Fundamental Issues of Ethics and Biotechnology Chapter 3 How to Assess the Consequences of Genetic Engineering Chapter 4 Redesigning the World: Ethical Questions About Genetic Engineering Chapter 5 "Playing God" and Invoking a Perspective Chapter 6 Genetic Trespassing and Environmental Ethics Part 7 II. Agricultural Biotechnology Chapter 8 Differing Views of the Benefits and Risks of Agricultural Biotechnology Chapter 9 Risk and Risk Management Chapter 10 Journey to the Origin: Biological Integrity and Agriculture Chapter 11 Three Concepts of Genetic Trespassing Chapter 12 Ten Reasons Why Biotechnology Will Be Important to the Developing World Chapter 13 Ten Reasons Why Biotechnology Will Not Ensure Food Security, Protect the Environment, or Reduce Poverty in the Developing World Part 14 III. Food Biotechnology Chapter 15 The Scientific and Health Aspects of Genetically Modified Foods: Rapporteurs' Summary Chapter 16 The Safety of Foods Developed by Biotechnology Chapter 17 Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods and Crops: Why We Need a Global Moratorium Chapter 18 Why We Need Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Chapter 19 Ethical Issues in Food Biotechnology Part 20 IV. Animal Biotechnology Chapter 21 A Critical View of the Genetic Engineering of Farm Animals Chapter 22 The "Frankenstein Thing": The Moral Impact of Genetic Engineering of Agricultural Animals on Society and Future Science Chapter 23 On the Ethics of Using Animals for Human Benefit Chapter 24 The Case for the Use of Animals in Biomedical Research Chapter 25 Artificial Lives: Philosophical Dimensions of Farm Animal Biotechnology Chapter 26 Genetic Engineering as Animal Slavery Chapter 27 Uncertainty in Xenotransplantation: Individual Benefit versus Collective Risk Chapter 28 Critical Ethical Issues in Clinical Trials with Xenotransplants Part 29 V. Human Genetic Testing and Therapy Chapter 30 Social, Legal, and Ethical Implications of Genetic Testing Chapter 31 Genetic Links, Family Ties, and Social Bonds: Rights and Responsibilities in the Face of Genetic Knowledge Chapter 32 Privacy and the Control of Genetic Information Chapter 33 The Ethics of Somatic Cell Gene Therapy Chapter 34 Human Inheritable Genetic Modifications: Assessing Scientific, Ethical, Religious, and Policy Issues Chapter 35 Germ-Line Genetic Engineering and Moral Diversity: Moral Controversies in a Post-Christian World Part 36 VI. Human Cloning and Stem Cell Research Chapter 37 Human Cloning: Report and Recommendations of the Natioanl Bioethics Advisory Commission Chapter 38 The Wisdom of Repugnance Chapter 39 Genetic Encores: The Ethics of Human Cloning Chapter 40 Stem Cell Research and Applications: Findings and Recommendations Chapter 41 On Human Embryos and Stem Cell Research: An Appeal for Legally and Ethically Responsible Science and Public Policy Chapter 42 Suggestions for Further Study Chapter 43 Study Cases
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Rowman & Littlefield Science in the Private Interest Has the Lure of
Book SynopsisUniversity science is now entangled with entrepreneurship, and researchers with a commercial interest are caught in an ethical quandary. Science in the Private Interest investigates the trends and effects of modern, commercialized academic science.Trade ReviewIn Science in the Private Interest, a strongly argued polemic against the commercial conditions in which scientific research currently operates, [Krimsky] shows how universities have become little more than instruments of wealth. * The New York Review Of Books *In Science in the Private Interest, Dr. Krimsky documents the growing entanglement between commerce and academic science. He argues that the lure of profits is transforming universities so that they are no longer independent, disinterested centers of learning that the public has long depended on. * The New York Times *A must-read for anyone interested in the future of science. * USA Today *This is an important and detailed analysis of the transformations of the biomedical sciences as they have become part of a new biomedical-industrial-complex. . . . A timely and much-needed study. -- Everett Mendelsohn, professor of history and science, Harvard UniversityThis book should be read by anyone concerned about the integrity of knowledge production in a knowledge-based society. Krimsky provides a spirited and engaging defense of academic freedom and sounds a compelling warning of the long-term dangers to society when universities adopt the values of business. -- Mildred Cho, Stanford UniversityScience in the Private Interest is required reading for all scientists interested in the integrity of researchers and universities. -- Adil E. Shamoo, University of Maryland School of MedicineSheldon Krimsky is one of the country's leading thinkers about the social and political context of science. This very accessible book offers a powerful insight into how corporate connections are harming the progress of science, tainting free inquiry in our universities, and harming our health. -- Phil Brown, Brown UniversityReading Krimsky will give those inside and outside the university and college worlds a gripping sense of how large are the stakes and how glorious can be the benefits of defending and expanding the independence of the university from the growing corporate state. . . . A searching and honest book. -- Ralph Nader, from the forewordScience in the Private Interest makes a timely and welcome contribution. A major strength of Krimsky's book is its comprehensive account of problems that have arisen from the 'partnership' of academia and industry. * Nature Neuroscience *Science in the Private Interest is carefully researched and presents arguments from all sides of the issues under discussion. Case studies sprinkled throughout the book demonstrate that the main characters—universities, large companies, and some academicians—at times cloak monetary and career-advancing priorities in scientific clothing. Yet most of the pages of the the book are not exposés of biomedical wrongdoing but explanations of the laws and regulations that govern how academia and industry interrelate. * The New England Journal Of Medicine *Krimsky is certainly not the first to take on conflicts in the scientific world, but his scholarship provides the data that many advocates use in making their case. Even defenders of the commercial ties, who say they speed products to the market and appropriately reward researchers for their work, recognize the importance of Krimsky's data. * The Boston Globe *By using thorough analysis, interviews, and careful evaluation of recent patterns, Krimsky attempts to untangle the complex relationship between biomedical research and profiteering, one of the most important issues of our time. * Public Citizen News *Provides a useful and readable compendium of events and ideas that are familiar to scholars of conflict-of-interest in science. * Nature *Krimsky has long been a critic of business links to universities. Science in the Private Interest integrates his work and that of others, arguing that the link between universities and business actually presents a serious threat to both universities and society. * Health Affairs *Krimsky's analysis is informed and his argument well written. Science in the Private Interest is a disturbing book but one that deserves a broad readership. * Science and Theology News *Although this thesis is not new, readers will learn from the detail [Krimsky] presents and from his juxtaposition of a broad range of examples. Bringing together a wealth of evidence from investigative journalism, government reports, and peer-reviewed articles, Krimsky shows that these conflicts of interest are not isolated incidents but form a widespread, increasing pattern. * Nature Medicine *Shrewd, unsparing, and never shrill, this book ought to be obligatory reading for anyone who values the role that science plays in the political life of the United States. With a scholar's care and an idealist's unswerving allegiance to unfettered scientific inquiry, Krimsky explores the true public cost of the transformation of university-based research into a tool of commercial self-interest. * American Scientist *The message of this book is relevant to most of us. Because this subject is important, and because Krimsky's writing is clear, there is little to criticize. This vision of what academia has been and what it could continue to be is reason enough to read what Krimsky has to say. * JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association *A must-read for UK science minister Lord Sainsbury. * Ecologist *Krimsky has written an important and provocative book. Science in the Private Interest should generate fruitful debate about systematic responses to the dangers of research commercialization in the life sciences. * Academe *I know of no better account of the profound issues regarding the interface between the academic mission and the industrial world than that given by Krimsky. * The Quarterly Review Of Biology *In lucid, well-documented discussions, liberally enhanced by appropriate case studies, Sheldon Krimsky shows us how bias and conflict of interest may arise in various forms. * New Jersey Medicine *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Stories of the Unholy Alliance Chapter 4 University-Industry Collaborations Chapter 5 Knowledge as Property Chapter 6 The Changing Ethos of Science Chapter 7 The Redemption of Federal Advisory Committees Chapter 8 Professors Incorporated Chapter 9 Conflicts of Interest Chapter 10 A Question of Bias Chapter 11 The Scientific Journals Chapter 12 The Demise of Public Science Chapter 13 Prospects for a New Moral Sensibility in Academia Chapter 14 Conclusion: Reinvesting in Public Interest Science
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Forest Products Biotechnology
Book SynopsisIndustries are developing radical, new biotechnology processes to expand and develop their range of products that originate from the world''s forests. As a result of the growing understanding of the process involved, biotechnology is also helping reduce any adverse impact on the environment.; This book presents a review of specialist research directed towards efficient and environmentally sensitive use of forests. An introductory chapter explaining the structure and anatomy of wood is followed by a chapter-by-chapter review of the most current developments on individual topics associated with a wide range of forest products such as timber, trees, pulp and paper, drugs and valuable chemicals. In addition, chapters focus on the ways of resolving some of the environmental problems faced by these industries.Table of ContentsWood as material; biotechnology in the study of brown and white rot decay; biopulping; enzymes in pulp bleaching; anaerobic treatment of pulp mill effluents; bioremediation of soils contaminated with organic wood preservatives; bioremediation of wood treated with preservatives by using white rot fungi; biotechnology production of wood composites; special (secondary) metabolites from wood; wood/bark extracts as adhesive and preservatives; ethanol production and forest products' wastes; production of mushrooms from wood waste substrates; drugs from plants; the role of biological metal chelators in wood degradation and xenobiotic degradation; biological control of wood decay; biological control of forests pests - a biological perspective; transgenic trees; the use of molecular methods for the detecting and identification of wood decay fungi.
£204.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Methods In Biotechnology
Book SynopsisProvides a grounding in the experimental techniques applicable to the discipline of biotechnology.Table of ContentsBasic scientific techniques for biotechnology; bioreactor technology; isolation techniques; special techniques; statistical planning and analysis of experiments.
£52.24
Taylor & Francis Ltd Citric Acid Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThis work covers citric acid fermentation methods including recent advances and approaches. The book looks at all aspects of the fermentation process and should be of interest to those working in biotechnology, microbiology and biochemistry.Table of ContentsCitric acid biotechnology is the subject of both industrial and academic interest. For a long time the production of citric acid was one of the driving forces in industrial biotechnology, lying in the interface between old and new technology. Now, not only is citric acid biotechnology of great industrial and economic importance, it is also used to illustrate biotechnological principles at undergraduate level. This comprehensive book covers subjects such as mycology; redox reactions; mass and energy balances; downstream processing; fermentation substrates and design of industrial plants. All the authors are still active in the field and come from both industrial and academic backgrounds. Undergraduates and postgraduates studying industrial microbiology, biotechnology or biochemical engineering, or those wishing to pursue careers in the biotechnological industry will find this a comprehensive, accessible and definitive resource. It will also provide a useful reference for researchers and managers in the industry.
£171.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Comparative Studies of Technological Evolution
Book SynopsisPresents a collection of cross-country analysis of innovation, showing that the effects of innovation upon firms vary from one country to another. Drawing upon studies of semiconductors, disk drives and biotechnology, and examining institutions such as patent systems and venture capital, this title takes issue with predictions of convergence.Trade ReviewThis is a worthy collection of papers by leading scholars on a variety of subjects that touch technological innovation in different ways. As such it is a welcome addition to our knowledge on the institutions and organisations nurturing technological change. Journal of Evolutionary EconomicsTable of ContentsIntroduction (H. Chesbrough, R.A.Burgelman). Part 1: Assembling the elephant: A review of empirical studies on the impact of technical change upon incumbent firms (H. Chesbrough). Part 2: Two best ways? Institutions and the evolution of the US and Japanese semi-conductor industries (J. West). Part 3: Mobility of engineers and cross border knowledge building (J.Y. Song, P. Almeida, G. Wu). Part 4: Change or Die; The Adoption of Bio-technology in the Japanese and US pharmaceutical industries (M. Darby, L. Zucker). Part 5: Technological distance spatial distance and sources of knowledge; New entrants in new bio-technology (M. Lynskey). Part 6: US Japan patent systems (M. Sakakibara). Part 7: Comparing catalysts of change; evolution and institutional differences in the venture capital industries in the US, Japan and Germany (W. Kuemmerle).
£103.99
EMC Paradigm,US Biotechnology Science for the New Millennium Text
Book SynopsisDesigned for introductory courses, this complete program teaches the concepts and hands-on lab procedures required for entry-level careers in the rapidly growing biotechnology industry. The textbook and lab manual can be used together or separately, depending on the desired course format.
£133.20
University of British Columbia Press Resistance Is Fertile
Book SynopsisA critical look at the social, environmental, and economic impacts of agricultural biotechnology in Canada.Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Canadian Biotechnology Policy and Its Critics2 Enclosure and Resistance on the BioCommons3 Battles to Reclaim and Maintain the BioCommons4 Intellectual Property Rights: Facilitating Capital’s Command over Biotechnology5 Regulatory Capture and Its Critics6 Capture and Control of Biotechnology Discourse in CanadaConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex
£69.70
University of British Columbia Press Resistance Is Fertile
Book SynopsisA critical look at the social, environmental, and economic impacts of agricultural biotechnology in Canada.Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Canadian Biotechnology Policy and Its Critics2 Enclosure and Resistance on the BioCommons3 Battles to Reclaim and Maintain the BioCommons4 Intellectual Property Rights: Facilitating Capital’s Command over Biotechnology5 Regulatory Capture and Its Critics6 Capture and Control of Biotechnology Discourse in CanadaConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex
£25.19
Northwestern University Press Kellogg on Biotech Shaping the TwentyFirst Century
Book SynopsisThis book offers an integrated view of exciting new biotechnologies, both from a science and a business perspective.
£26.96
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Food and Industrial Bioproducts and Bioprocessing
Book SynopsisFood and Industrial Bioproducts and Bioprocessing describes the engineering aspects of bioprocessing, including advanced food processing techniques and bioproduct development. The main focus of the book is on food applications, while numerous industrial applications are highlighted as well.Table of ContentsPreface xi Contributors xiii Abbreviations xvii 1 Traditional and Emerging Feedstocks for Food and Industrial Bioproduct Manufacturing 1 Nurhan Turgut Dunford 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Grain crops 2 1.3 Oil and oilseeds 13 1.4 Lignocellulosic biomass 24 1.5 Conclusions 25 2 Recent Processing Methods for Preparing Starch-based Bioproducts 37 George F. Fanta, Frederick C. Felker and Randal L. Shogren 2.1 Introduction 37 2.2 Annealing and heat–moisture treatment 40 2.3 High-pressure treatment 41 2.4 Microwave processing 46 2.5 Processes using ultrasound 50 2.6 Processing using supercritical fluids 56 2.7 Extrusion processing 63 2.8 Processing by steam jet cooking 67 2.9 Conclusions 71 3 Protein Processing in Food and Bioproduct Manufacturing and Techniques for Analysis 85 Joyce Irene Boye and Chockry Barbana 3.1 Introduction 85 3.2 General properties of proteins 86 3.3 Protein separation processes in food and bioproduct manufacturing 87 3.4 Calculating protein yields and recovery 101 3.5 Processing effects on yield and protein quality 101 3.6 Conclusion 108 4 Advancements in Oil and Oilseed Processing 115 Nurhan Turgut Dunford 4.1 Introduction 115 4.2 Oilseed pretreatment 116 4.3 Oil extraction 119 4.4 Oil refining 127 4.5 Conclusions 137 5 Food-grade Microemulsions As Nano-scale Controlled Delivery Vehicles 145 Natasha Berry, Rickey Yada and Dérick Rousseau 5.1 Introduction 145 5.2 Winsor classification/phase behavior 146 5.3 Theories of microemulsion formation 147 5.4 What makes microemulsions thermodynamically stable? 148 5.5 Methods of microemulsion formation 148 5.6 Polydispersity 149 5.7 Composition 149 5.8 Factors affecting phase behavior 151 5.9 Parameters that modify microemulsion structure 152 5.10 Characterization techniques 154 5.11 Applications 158 5.12 Conclusions 160 6 Emulsions, Nanoemulsions and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as Delivery Systems in Foods 167 Umut Yucel, Ryan J. Elias and John N. Coupland 6.1 Delivery systems in foods 167 6.2 Structure of emulsions 168 6.3 Localization of BLI in emulsions 169 6.4 Emulsions as delivery systems 172 6.5 Crystallization in emulsions 174 6.6 Localization of BLI in solid lipid nanoparticles 178 6.7 Conclusions 180 7 Fermentation 185 Mark R. Wilkins and Hasan Atiyeh 7.1 Introduction 185 7.2 Fermentative pathways 186 7.3 Microbial growth 188 7.4 Reactor design 189 7.5 Fermentation schemes 194 7.6 Fermentation Products 195 7.7 Separation 199 7.8 Future application areas and emerging developments 200 8 Fungal Cell Factories 205 Sue A. Karagiosis and Scott E. Baker 8.1 Fungi and fungal biotechnology 205 8.2 Historical perspective 206 8.3 Industry 208 8.4 Genomics and the future 213 8.5 Conclusions 215 9 Microalgae: A Renewable Source of Bioproducts 221 Susan I. Blackburn and John K. Volkman 9.1 Introduction 221 9.2 Microalgae and their global importance 221 9.3 Cultured microalgae 223 9.4 Algal culture collections 224 9.5 Microalgal production systems 225 9.6 Historical natural foods 228 9.7 Live feedstocks for aquaculture 228 9.8 Bioproducts 229 9.9 Pharmaceuticals 235 9.10 Microalgae in cosmetics and skin care 236 9.11 Microalgae bioproducts: Future potential 236 10 Bioprocessing Approaches to Synthesize Bio-based Surfactants and Detergents 243 Douglas G. Hayes 10.1 Bio-based surfactants: Overview 243 10.2 Feedstocks for bio-based surfactants 244 10.3 Industrial bio-based surfactants 246 10.4 Advantages of bioprocessing to prepare bio-based non-ionic surfactants 248 10.5 Preparation of bio-based surfactants via enzymes in non-aqueous media 249 10.6 Preparation of biosurfactants via fermentation 258 10.7 Conclusions 261 11 Biopolymers 267 Oguz Turünc and Michael A. R. Meier 11.1 Introduction 267 11.2 Carbohydrate-based polymers 267 11.3 Fat- and oil-based polymers 277 11.4 Conclusion 286 12 Lignocellulosic Biomass Processing 293 Fei Yu and Jonathan Y. Chen 12.1 Introduction 293 12.2 Availability of lignocellulosic biomass 293 12.3 Processing 297 13 Recent Developments in Non-thermal Processess 313 Fernando Sampedro and Howard Q. Zhang 13.1 Introduction 313 13.2 Recent advances in non-thermal technologies 314 13.3 Future trends 325 14 Enzymes as Biocatalysts for Lipid-based Bioproducts Processing 333 Ling-Zhi Cheong, Zheng Guo, Sergey N. Fedosov, Bena-Marie Lue, Ram C.R. Jala, Gündüz Güzel, and Xuebing Xu 14.1 Introduction 333 14.2 Enzyme characteristics 333 14.3 Enzyme kinetics in industrial applications 334 14.4 Enzymes in industrial applications 338 14.5 Conclusions and future trends 351 References 353 Index 359 A color plate section falls between pages 222 and 223
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Anaerobic Biotechnology for Bioenergy Production
Book SynopsisCoverage of basic Anaerobic Biotechnology principles Practical applications of principles and processes Thorough coverage of cost-effective and sustainable means of treating waste water and resource reclamation.Table of ContentsCONTRIBUTORS, xi PREFACE, xiii 1 OVERVIEW OF ANAEROBIC BIOTECHNOLOGY, 1 Samir Kumar Khanal 1.1 Anaerobic Biotechnology and Bioenergy Recovery, 1 1.2 Historical Development, 3 1.3 Importance of Anaerobic Biotechnology in Overall Waste Treatment, 5 1.4 Definition and Principle of Anaerobic Processes, 6 1.5 Important Considerations in Anaerobic Biotechnology, 8 1.6 Merits of Anaerobic Biotechnology, 15 1.7 Limitations of Anaerobic Process, 22 References, 25 2 MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF ANAEROBIC BIOTECHNOLOGY, 29 Samir Kumar Khanal 2.1 Background, 29 2.2 Organics Conversion in Anaerobic Systems, 29 2.3 Process Microbiology, 32 References, 41 3 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, 43 Samir Kumar Khanal 3.1 Background, 43 3.2 Temperature, 43 3.3 Operating pH and Alkalinity, 47 3.4 Nutrients, 55 3.5 Toxic Materials, 56 3.6 Redox Potential or Oxidation–Reduction Potential, 59 References, 61 4 KINETICS AND MODELING IN ANAEROBIC PROCESSES, 65 Keshab Raj Sharma 4.1 Background, 65 4.2 Basic Elements, 66 4.3 Stepwise Approach to Modeling, 69 4.4 Modeling of pH Change, 79 4.5 Modeling of Energy Generation, 87 References, 92 5 ANAEROBIC REACTOR CONFIGURATIONS FOR BIOENERGY PRODUCTION, 93 Samir Kumar Khanal 5.1 Background, 93 5.2 Strategies for Decoupling HRT and SRT, 93 5.3 Classification of Anaerobic Bioreactors, 94 5.4 Membrane Technology for Syngas Fermentation to Ethanol, 112 References, 114 6 MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES IN ANAEROBIC BIOTECHNOLOGY: APPLICATION IN BIOENERGY GENERATION, 115 Srisuda Dhamwichukorn 6.1 Background, 115 6.2 Molecular Techniques in Anaerobic Biotechnology, 115 6.3 Fundamentals of Molecular Techniques, 116 6.4 Phylogenetic Analysis, 117 6.5 Molecular Techniques for Microbial Community Structure Analysis: DNA Fingerprinting, Clone Library, and Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization, 118 6.6 Molecular Techniques for Functional Analysis, 121 6.7 Nucleic Acid Extraction of Anaerobic Cells/Isolates and Sludge, 123 6.8 Molecular Techniques for Structure and Function Analysis, 123 6.9 Postgenomic Approaches for Bioenergy Research, 128 References, 130 7 BIOENERGY RECOVERY FROM SULFATE-RICH WASTE STREAMS AND STRATEGIES FOR SULFIDE REMOVAL, 133 Samir Kumar Khanal 7.1 Background, 133 7.2 Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria, 133 7.3 High-Strength Sulfate-Rich Wastewater, 135 7.4 Methane Recovery from High-Strength Sulfate-Laden Wastewater, 135 7.5 Important Considerations in Treatment and Methane Recovery from High-Strength Sulfate-Laden Wastewater, 137 7.6 Interactions between MPB and SRB, 143 7.7 Sulfide Removal, 149 References, 157 8 BIOENERGY GENERATION FROM RESIDUES OF BIOFUEL INDUSTRIES, 161 Samir Kumar Khanal 8.1 Background, 161 8.2 Bioethanol Feedstocks, 162 8.3 Biodiesel Feedstocks, 163 8.4 Ethanol Production, 163 8.5 Thin Stillage Characterization, 171 8.6 Cassava-Based Ethanol Production, 183 8.7 Cellulose-Based Ethanol Production, 185 8.8 Bioenergy Recovery from Crude Glycerin, 186 References, 187 9 BIOHYDROGEN PRODUCTION: FUNDAMENTALS, CHALLENGES, AND OPERATION STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCED YIELD, 189 Samir Kumar Khanal 9.1 Background, 189 9.2 Biological Hydrogen Production, 190 9.3 Microbiology of Dark Fermentation, 191 9.4 Hydrogen Production Pathway through Dark Fermentation, 192 9.5 Suppression of Hydrogen Consumers, 196 9.6 Hydrogen Yield, 199 9.7 Important Considerations in Biohydrogen Production, 200 9.8 Limitations of Dark Fermentation and Potential Remedial Options, 210 9.9 Technoeconomic Analysis of Hydrogen Fermentation, 213 References, 215 10 MICROBIAL FUEL CELL: NOVEL ANAEROBIC BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR ENERGY GENERATION FROM WASTEWATER, 221 Hong Liu 10.1 Background, 221 10.2 How Does a Microbial Fuel Cell Work?, 222 10.3 Stoichiometry and Energetics, 223 10.4 Electrochemically Active Microbes and Electron Transfer Mechanisms, 225 10.5 Evaluation of MFC Performance, 228 10.6 MFC Designs and Electrode Materials, 231 10.7 Operational Factors Affecting MFC Performance, 239 10.8 Opportunities and Challenges for MFCs in Wastewater Treatment, 242 References, 243 11 PRETREATMENT OF HIGH-SOLIDS WASTES/RESIDUES TO ENHANCE BIOENERGY RECOVERY, 247 Santha Harikishan 11.1 Background, 247 11.2 Efficiency of Sludge Pretreatment, 248 11.3 Ultrasound Pretreatment, 250 11.4 Chemical and Physical Pretreatment, 257 11.5 Thermal Hydrolysis, 261 11.6 Impact of Improved Digestibility on Overall Process Economics, 264 References, 264 12 BIOGAS PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION AS AN ENERGY SOURCE, 267 Santha Harikishan 12.1 Background, 267 12.2 Biogas Production, 267 12.3 Factors Affecting Digester Gas Production, 269 12.4 Biogas Composition, 270 12.5 Biogas Impurities, 272 12.6 Biogas Cleaning for Effective Utilization, 274 12.7 Biogas Utilization, 279 12.8 Future of Biogas as a Renewable Resource, 290 References, 291 INDEX, 293
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Taylor & Francis Inc NMR for Physical and Biological Scientists
Book SynopsisNuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy is a dynamic way for scientists of all kinds to investigate the physical, chemical, and biological properties of matter. Its many applications make it a versatile tool previously subject to monolithic treatment in reference-style texts. Based on a course taught for over ten years at Brandeis University, this is the first textbook on NMR spectroscopy for a one-semester course or self-instruction. In keeping with the authors' efforts to make it a useful textbook, they have included problems at the end of each chapter.The book not only covers the latest developments in the field, such as GOESY (Gradient Enhanced Overhauser Spectroscopy) and multidimensional NMR, but includes practical examples using real spectra and associated problem sets. Assuming the reader has a background of chemistry, physics and calculus, this textbook will be ideal for graduate students in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as biology, physics, and biophysiTable of Contents1. What Is Spectroscopy? 2. Elementary Aspects of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) 3. Elementary Aspects of NMR II: Fourier Transform NMR 4. Nuclear Spin Relaxation and the Nuclear Overhauser Effect 5. Classical and Quantum Descriptions of NMR Experiments in Liquids 6. Density Operator and Product Operator Descriptions of NMR Experiments in Liquids 7. Homonuclear Two-Dimensional NMR Experiments and Coherence Selection 8. Heteronuclear Correlations in NMR 9. Building Blocks for Multidimensional NMR and Special Considerations for Biological Applications of NMR 10. NMR under Anisotropic Conditions: NMR in the Solid State and Ordered Fluids 11. Relaxation Revisited: Dynamic Processes and Paramagnetism 12. Diffusion, Imaging, and Flow
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Inc A First Course in Systems Biology
Book SynopsisA First Course in Systems Biology is an introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate students to the growing field of systems biology. Its main focus is the development of computational models and their applications to diverse biological systems. The book begins with the fundamentals of modeling, then reviews features of the molecular inventories that bring biological systems to life and discusses case studies that represent some of the frontiers in systems biology and synthetic biology. In this way, it provides the reader with a comprehensive background and access to methods for executing standard systems biology tasks, understanding the modern literature, and launching into specialized courses or projects that address biological questions using theoretical and computational means.New topics in this edition include: default modules for model design, limit cycles and chaos, parameter estimation in Excel, model representations of gene regulation through transcription factors, derivation of the Michaelis-Menten rate law from the original conceptual model, different types of inhibition, hysteresis, a model of differentiation, system adaptation to persistent signals, nonlinear nullclines, PBPK models, and elementary modes. The format is a combination of instructional text and references to primary literature, complemented by sets of small-scale exercises that enable hands-on experience, and large-scale, often open-ended questions for further reflection.Table of Contents1. Biological Systems2. Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3. Static Network Models4. The Mathematics of Biological Systems5. Parameter Estimation6. Gene Systems7. Protein Systems8. Metabolic Systems9. Signaling Systems10. Population Systems11. Integrative Analysis of Genome, Protein, and Metabolite Data: A Case Study in Yeast12. Physiological Modeling: The Heart as an Example13. Systems Biology in Medicine and Drug Development14. Design of Biological Systems15. Emerging Topics in Systems Biology
£80.74
Taylor & Francis Inc NanoBioMaterials
Book SynopsisThe present book volume presents a holistic view of the aspects of nanobiomaterials incl. their stellar merits and limitations, applications in diverse fields, their futuristic promise in the fields of biomedical science and drug delivery. The federal & regulatory issues on the usage of nanobiomaterials have been assigned due consideration.Table of ContentsApplications of Nano-Based Biomaterials. Nanocoutured Metallic Biomaterials and Surface Functionalization of Titanium-based Alloys for Medical Applications. Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications. Lipid-based Nanocarriers in Lymphatic Transport of Drugs: Retrospect and Prospects. Nanotechnology in Early Diagnosis of Cancer. Dendrimers: Emerging Anti-Infective Nanomedicines. Production and Utilization of Nanofibers. Fibro-Porous Composite Nano-Biomaterials for Enhanced Bio-Integration. Nanocarriers Mediated Protein Delivery. Nanotechnology-Based Prodrug Conjugates for Site-Specific Antineoplastic Therapy. Osteomyelitis: Therapeutic Management using Nanomedicines.Nanostructured Lipid Carriers-Mediated Methotraxate Delivery Evokes Transcription Factors to Induce Selective Apoptosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis.Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Magnetic Hyperthermia Applications. Development of In-house Nano-hydroxyapatite Particles for Dental Applications.
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The University of Alabama Press ReCreating Nature Science Technology and Human
Book SynopsisAddresses emerging biotechnologies with prodigious potential to benefit humankind but that are also fraught with ethical consequences. James Bradley guides discussions of the thorny issues resulting from the development of new biotechnologies. He also highlights the responsibilities of scientists to conduct research in an ethical manner.Trade Review“Building further on his remarkable scholarly work, James Bradley once again observes and dissects modern science and modern life in ways that challenge any kind of reader: student, scholar, research scientist, and most especially political decision makers. His interdisciplinary approach to studying the implications of biotechnology is the most accessible and useful, yet profound, of any academic work in this vast field. With characteristic good humor and patience, he confronts the fundamental issues within not only life sciences but moral and political philosophy as well. This is a necessary, although uncomfortable, wake-up call for humankind generally." - Timothy P. Terrel, Emory University School of Law and author of The Dimensions of Legal Reasoning: Developing Analytical Acuity from Law School to Law PracticeTable of Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Cells, Molecules, Genes, and Nature Chapter 2: Embryos, Stem Cells, Genetic Enhancement, Genomics, and Synthetic Biology Chapter 3: Genetically Engineered Organisms Chapter 4: CRISPR and Life's Future Chapter 5: Nanotechnology, Life, and Nanoethics Chapter 6: Brains, Minds, and Neuroethics Chapter 7: Robots and Roboethics Chapter 8: Responsibilities and Living Well with Modern Biotechnologies Chapter 9: The Urgency of Now Appendix 1: The Central Dogma of Biology, CRISPR, and Gene Drive Appendix 2: Tools for Neuroscience and Clinical Neurology Appendix 3: Sources of Scientific Information for Non-Scientists References Index
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MD - Duke University Press Genes in Development
Book SynopsisExplores the debate on the biological significance and cultural meaning of genes in the development of organisms - the molecular paradigmTrade Review“The rich scientific knowledge about the genetic basis of life and it complex involvement in the life of individuals and populations is highly relevant to our worldview. Genes in Development helps to bring understandings of the conceptual and philosophical implications of molecular genetics up to date.”—Werner Arber, Nobel Laureate in Medicine and Emeritus Professor of Molecular Microbiology, University of Basel“Together the essays in Genes in Development give lively voice to many of the current alternatives to genetic reductionism. Well-known figures from the debates of the past two decades are represented alongside a good number of emerging scholars.”—Hans-Jörg Rheinberger, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, BerlinTable of ContentsIntroduction / Eva M. Neumann-Held and Christoph Rehmann-Sutter 1 I. Empirical Approaches 1. Genome Analysis and Developmental Biology: The Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model System / Thomas R. Burglin 15 2. Genes and Form: Inherency in the Evolution of Developmental Mechanisms / Stuart A. Newman and Gerd B. Muller 38 II. Looking Back into History 3. From Genes as Determinants to DNA as Resource: Historical Notes on Development and Genetics / Sahotra Sarkar 77 III. Theorizing Genes 4. The Origin of Species: A Structuralist Approach / Gerry Webster and Brian C. Goodwin 99 5. On the Problem of the Molecular versus the Organismic Approach in Biology / Ulrich Wolf 135 6. Genes, Development, and Semiosis / Jesper Hoffmeyer 152 7. The Fearless Vampire Conservator: Philip Kitcher, Genetic Determinism, and the Informational Gene / Paul E. Griffiths 175 8. Genetics from an Evolutionary Process Perspective / James Griesemer 199 9. Genes-Causes-Codes: Deciphering DNA’s Ontological Privilege / Eva M. Newmann-Held 238 10. Boundaries and (Constructive) Interaction / Susan Oyama 272 11. Beyond the Gene but Beneath the Skin / Evelyn Fox Keller 290 12. Poiesis and Praxis: Two Modes of Understanding Development / Christoph Rehmann-Sutter 313 IV. Social and Ethical Implications 13. Developmental Emergence, Genes, and Responsible Science / Brian C. Goodwin 337 14. Nothing Like a Gene / Jackie Leach Scully 349 Contributors 365 Index 369
£27.90
Duke University Press Asian Biotech
Book SynopsisEthnographic analyses of emerging bioscientific enterprises in Asia, including genetically modified foods in China, clinical trials in India, and stem-cell research in Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.Trade Review“Asian Biotech is a thoughtful examination of Asia’s biotechnology development. The call to understand this realm in terms of situated ethics and communities of fate is persuasive and invites the analysis of more cases to test the robustness of these concepts.” - Wen-Hua Kuo, The China Quarterly“[W]hat bioethicists could learn from anthropological investigations like those presented in this volume is that one should consider the social and cultural contexts in which the practice to be ethically assessed is embedded in order to understand the the practice more thoroughly. And it is this more thorough understanding which will lead to a more nuanced and better refined ethical judgment.” - Soraj Hongladarom, Genomics, Society, and Policy“I for one would strongly recommend this interesting volume to anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of biotech in Asia.” - Krishna Ravi Srinivas, Asian Biotech and Development Review“[T]his book performs coverage of a region and a complicated sector of the twenty-frst-century economy, and it will certainly prove useful to those interested in globalized medicine and the fast-changing norms regulating research in biomedicine.” - Thomas Cannavino, Cultural Critique“This timely and important collection by science-studies scholars provides fascinating glimpses into the ambitious efforts of several Asian countries to deploy biotechnologies to both generate economic growth and provide biosecurity in this age of global science and technology.” - Doogab Yi, Chemical Heritage“The need in science studies and anthropology for Asian Biotech would be hard to overstate. I was hungry for this book to use in my own teaching and writing, and the meal is as satisfying as I had anticipated. The theoretical framing is astute and generative, and the well-argued and diverse essays are thoroughly fleshed out historically and ethnographically. Nancy N. Chen, Aihwa Ong, and the contributors deserve our thanks. We have just run out of excuses for ongoing Western parochialism in science and technology studies and all of our kindred inquiries into biotechnology.”—Donna Haraway, author of When Species Meet“This exciting collection of ethnographic essays introduces readers to the deployment of specific biotechnologies in Asia, revealing their enmeshment with local and global politics and a situated ethics that extends to the good of families, communities, and nations, and not merely that of individuals. This book, harbinger of impending futures, demands introspection.”—Margaret Lock, author of Twice Dead: Organ Transplants and the Reinvention of Death ”This is the first broad anthropological examination of the biotech movement across Asia. Especially useful are the efforts at understanding how biotechnology affects (and is affected by) major changes in moral experience and ethical imagination that are roiling Asian modernities. A pathbreaking exploration! This collection will be influential.”—Arthur Kleinman, Director, Asia Center, Harvard University“Asian Biotech is a thoughtful examination of Asia’s biotechnology development. The call to understand this realm in terms of situated ethics and communities of fate is persuasive and invites the analysis of more cases to test the robustness of these concepts.” -- Wen-Hua Kuo * The China Quarterly *“[T]his book performs coverage of a region and a complicated sector of the twenty-frst-century economy, and it will certainly prove useful to those interested in globalized medicine and the fast-changing norms regulating research in biomedicine.” -- Thomas Cannavino * Cultural Critique *“What bioethicists could learn from anthropological investigations like those presented in this volume is that one should consider the social and cultural contexts in which the practice to be ethically assessed is embedded in order to understand the the practice more thoroughly. And it is this more thorough understanding which will lead to a more nuanced and better refined ethical judgment.” -- Soraj Hongladarom * Genomics, Society and Policy *“I for one would strongly recommend this interesting volume to anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of biotech in Asia.” -- Krishna Ravi Srinivas * Asian Biotech and Development Review *“This timely and important collection by science-studies scholars provides fascinating glimpses into the ambitious efforts of several Asian countries to deploy biotechnologies to both generate economic growth and provide biosecurity in this age of global science and technology.” -- Doogab Yi * Chemical Heritage *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: An Analytics of Ethics and Biotechnology at Multiple Scales / Aihwa Ong 1 Part I. Excess and Opportunity The Experimental Machinery of Global Clinical Trials: Case Studies from India / Kaushik Sunder Rajan 55 Feeding the Nation: Chinese Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Foods / Nancy N. Chen 81 Part II. Bioventures Asian Regeneration? Nationalism and Internationalism in Stem Cell Research in South Korea and Singapore / Charis Thompson 95 Medical Tourism in Thailand / Ara Wilson 118 Near-Liberalism: Global Corporate Citizenship and Pharmaceutical Marketing in India / Stefan Ecks 144 Part III. Communities of Fate Governing through Blood: Biology, Donation, and Exchange in Urban China / Vincanne Adams, Kathleen Erwin, and Phouc V. Le 167 Lifelines: The Ethics of Blood Banking for Family and Beyond / Aihwa Ong 190 Embryo Controversies and Governing Stem Cell Research in Japan: How to Regulate Regenerative Futures / Margaret Sleeboom-Faulkner 215 Part IV. Biosovereignty: Mappings of Chineseness Making Taiwanese (Stem Cells): Identity, Genetics, and Hybridity / Jennifer A. Liu 239 Chinese DNA: Genomics and Bionations / Wen-ching Sung 263 Afterword: Asia's Biotech Bloom / Nancy N. Chen 293 Bibliography 301 Contributors 319 Index 323
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MD - Duke University Press Lively Capital
Book Synopsis Lively Capital is an urgent and important collection of essays addressing the reconfigured relations between the life sciences and the market. Exploring the ground where social and cultural anthropology intersect with science and technology studies, prominent scholars investigate the relationship of biotechnology to ethics, governance, and markets, as well as the new legal, social, cultural, and institutional mechanisms emerging to regulate biotechnology. The contributors examine genomics, pharmaceutical marketing, intellectual property, environmental science, clinical trials, patient advocacy, and other such matters as they are playing out in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Lively Capital is not only about the commercialization of the life sciences, but their institutional histories, epistemic formations, and systems of valuation. It is also about the lively affects—the emotions and desires—involved when technologies and research impinTrade Review“Lively Capital is a terrific collection of essays, an important endeavor which will garner serious attention not only in anthropology and science technology studies but across the human sciences. It will be as widely read as any anthology I can imagine, because of the sharpness of its essays and the diversity of its approaches to the challenges of rethinking the relations of life, capital, and value more generally.”—Lawrence Cohen, author of No Aging in India: Alzheimer’s, the Bad Family, and Other Modern Things"Lively Capital is a terrific collection of essays, an important endeavor which will garner serious attention not only in anthropology and science and technology studies but across the human sciences. It will be as widely read as any anthology I can imagine, because of the sharpness of its essays and the diversity of its approaches to the challenges of rethinking the relations of life, capital, and value more generally."—Lawrence Cohen, author of No Aging in India: Alzheimer's, the Bad Family, and Other Modern Things"The air we breathe, the dogs with whom we cohabit, the children we breed, and the pharmaceuticals we regulate co-evolve simultaneously with the differential capitalization of life forms, life sciences, and life circumstances. Convincing us that 'lively capital' is, indeed, a living social form, these essays provide a stunningly provocative read!"—Rayna Rapp, author of Testing Women, Testing the Fetus: The Social Impact of Amniocentesis in America“In many ways, Lively Capital reflects both the challenges and the benefits of adopting an interdisciplinary approach to researching an issue. As a result, the book provides a thought-provoking read for those with an interest in the processes of commodification and in the politics of emerging bioeconomies.” -- Brett Edwards * BioScience *“Lively Capital is a challenging, fiercely analytical, and ambitious collection of thirteen essays, tied together by an excellent introduction and epilogue by the editor, Kaushik Sunder Rajan. . . . It is rare to find an edited volume that covers so many diverse and seemingly disparate topics and yet demonstrates such symmetry between its individual contributions.” -- Todd Myers * Bulletin of the History of Medicine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction: The Capitalization of Life and the Liveliness of Capital / Kaushik Sunder Rajan 1 Part I. Encountering Value 1. Prescription Maximization and the Accumulation of Surplus Health in the Pharmaceutical Industry: The_BioMarx_Experiment / Joseph Dumit 45 2. Value-Added Dogs and Lively Capital / Donna J. Haraway 93 3. Air's Substantiations / Timothy Choy 121 Part II. Property and Dispossession 4. Taking Life: Private Rights in Public Nature / Sheila Jasanoff 155 5. Rice Genomes: Making Hybrid Properties / Elta Smith 184 6. Marx in New Zealand / Travis Tanner 211 7. AIDS Policies for Markets and Warriors: Dispossession, Capital, and Pharmaceuticals in Nigeria / Kristin Peterson 228 Part III. Global Knowledge Formations 8. Diagnostic Liquidity: Mental Illness and the Global Trade in DNA / Andrew Lakoff 251 9. Transforming States in the Era of Global Pharmaceuticals: Visioning Clinical Research in Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore / Wen-Hau Kuo 279 10. Biopolitics and the Informating of Environmentalism / Kim Fortun 306 Part IV. Promissory Experiments and Emergent Forms of Life 11. Genomics Scandals and Other Volatilities of Promising / Mike Fortun 329 12. Desperate and Rational: Of Love, Biomedicine, and Experimental Community / Chloe Silverman 354 13. Lively Biotech and Translational Research / Michael M. J. Fischer 385 Epilogue: Threads and Articulations / Kaushik Sunder Rajan 437 Bibliography 453 About the Contributors 491 Index 495
£92.70
MD - Duke University Press Lively Capital
Book SynopsisThis collection of anthropology of science essays explores the new forms of capital, markets, ethical, legal, and intellectual property concerns associated with new forms of research in the life sciences.Trade Review“Lively Capital is a terrific collection of essays, an important endeavor which will garner serious attention not only in anthropology and science technology studies but across the human sciences. It will be as widely read as any anthology I can imagine, because of the sharpness of its essays and the diversity of its approaches to the challenges of rethinking the relations of life, capital, and value more generally.”—Lawrence Cohen, author of No Aging in India: Alzheimer’s, the Bad Family, and Other Modern Things"Lively Capital is a terrific collection of essays, an important endeavor which will garner serious attention not only in anthropology and science and technology studies but across the human sciences. It will be as widely read as any anthology I can imagine, because of the sharpness of its essays and the diversity of its approaches to the challenges of rethinking the relations of life, capital, and value more generally."—Lawrence Cohen, author of No Aging in India: Alzheimer's, the Bad Family, and Other Modern Things"The air we breathe, the dogs with whom we cohabit, the children we breed, and the pharmaceuticals we regulate co-evolve simultaneously with the differential capitalization of life forms, life sciences, and life circumstances. Convincing us that 'lively capital' is, indeed, a living social form, these essays provide a stunningly provocative read!"—Rayna Rapp, author of Testing Women, Testing the Fetus: The Social Impact of Amniocentesis in America“In many ways, Lively Capital reflects both the challenges and the benefits of adopting an interdisciplinary approach to researching an issue. As a result, the book provides a thought-provoking read for those with an interest in the processes of commodification and in the politics of emerging bioeconomies.” -- Brett Edwards * BioScience *“Lively Capital is a challenging, fiercely analytical, and ambitious collection of thirteen essays, tied together by an excellent introduction and epilogue by the editor, Kaushik Sunder Rajan. . . . It is rare to find an edited volume that covers so many diverse and seemingly disparate topics and yet demonstrates such symmetry between its individual contributions.” -- Todd Myers * Bulletin of the History of Medicine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction: The Capitalization of Life and the Liveliness of Capital / Kaushik Sunder Rajan 1 Part I. Encountering Value 1. Prescription Maximization and the Accumulation of Surplus Health in the Pharmaceutical Industry: The_BioMarx_Experiment / Joseph Dumit 45 2. Value-Added Dogs and Lively Capital / Donna J. Haraway 93 3. Air's Substantiations / Timothy Choy 121 Part II. Property and Dispossession 4. Taking Life: Private Rights in Public Nature / Sheila Jasanoff 155 5. Rice Genomes: Making Hybrid Properties / Elta Smith 184 6. Marx in New Zealand / Travis Tanner 211 7. AIDS Policies for Markets and Warriors: Dispossession, Capital, and Pharmaceuticals in Nigeria / Kristin Peterson 228 Part III. Global Knowledge Formations 8. Diagnostic Liquidity: Mental Illness and the Global Trade in DNA / Andrew Lakoff 251 9. Transforming States in the Era of Global Pharmaceuticals: Visioning Clinical Research in Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore / Wen-Hau Kuo 279 10. Biopolitics and the Informating of Environmentalism / Kim Fortun 306 Part IV. Promissory Experiments and Emergent Forms of Life 11. Genomics Scandals and Other Volatilities of Promising / Mike Fortun 329 12. Desperate and Rational: Of Love, Biomedicine, and Experimental Community / Chloe Silverman 354 13. Lively Biotech and Translational Research / Michael M. J. Fischer 385 Epilogue: Threads and Articulations / Kaushik Sunder Rajan 437 Bibliography 453 About the Contributors 491 Index 495
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Taylor & Francis Inc Metal Ions in Biological Systems
Book SynopsisThe Metal Ions in Biological Systems series is devoted to increasing our understanding of the relationship between the chemistry of metals and life processes. The volumes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of bioinorganic chemistry and coordinate the efforts of researchers in the fields of biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, biophysics, pharmacy, and medicine. Written by 36 internationally recognized experts and enriched with nearly 200 illustrations, Volume 40 highlights fast moving research on lanthanides and their interrelations with biosystems and emphasizes their recent impact in biochemical and biological studies, and in medicine. Table of ContentsDistribution of the Lanthanides in the Earth's Crust; Mobilization of Lanthanides through the Terrestrial Biosphere; Complexes of Lanthanide Ions with Amino Acids, Phosphates, and Other Ligands of Biological Interest in Solution; Biologically Relevant Structural Coordination Chemistry of Simple Lanthanide Ion Complexes; Lanthanide Ions as Probes in Studies for Metal Ion-Dependent Enzymes; Lanthanide Chelates as Fluorescence Labels for Diagnostics and Biotechnology; Responsive Luminescent Lanthanide Complexes; Lanthanide Ions as Probes of Electron Transfer in Proteins; Lanthanide Ions as Luminescent Probes of Proteins and Nucleic Acids; Lanthanide-Promoted Peptide Bond Hydrolysis; Lanthanide-Catalyzed Hydrolysis of Phosphate Esters and Nucleic Acids; Sequence-Selective Scission of DNA and RNA by Lanthanides and Their Complexes; Lanthanide Ions as Probes for Metal Ions in the Structure and Catalytic Mechanism of Ribozymes; Lanthanides as Shift and Relaxation Agents in Elucidating the Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids; Lanthanide Ions as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Agents. Nuclear and Electronic Relaxation Properties. Applications; Interactions of Lanthanides and Their Complexes with Proteins. Conclusions Regarding Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
£356.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Preparative Layer Chromatography 95
Book SynopsisPreparative Layer Chromatography explains how this method is used for separating large quantities of mixtures containing a wide variety of important compounds. It offers a broad review of preparative layer chromatography (PLC) applications and adaptable working procedures for microseparations involving organic, inorganic, and organometallic compounds. The book contains theoretical background, chemical principles, and relevance of preparative layer chromatography (PLC) to a wide range of applications, particularly in the study of pharmaceuticals and biochemistry. Written by many of the best known and most knowledgeable specialists in the field, the chapters describe all the necessary techniques, current procedures, and superior strategies for selecting the most suitable eluents and designing application-specific PLC systems based on the data being sought. They provide comprehensive instructions, surrounding issues, and suggestions for optimizing optional working techniques withiTrade Review"...A valuable and important supplement to the existing vast chromatographic literature, [this book] demonstrates the potential of planar chromatography for separation and isolation of pure compounds, even from very complex mixtures."-Journal of Liquid Chromatography, August 2006"The contributor[s']...experience integrated in the monograph forms a good basis for the readers."-Instrumentation Science & Technology, August 2006"The [first] eight chapters provide sound theoretical and methodological foundations of PLC. Numerous applications of PLC are reviewed in the second section, based on extensive literature. ...The application reviews provide numerous examples of solving experimental difficulties for the separation of complex mixtures."-Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology, August 2006"The book is quite well produced and has a large number of illustrations . . . this volume is a worthy addition to the PLC literature, and a good place to start for the novice." – I.D. Wilson, in Chromatographia, January 2008, Vol. 67, No. 1/2Table of ContentsIntroduction. Adsorption Planar Chromatography in the Non-linear Range: Selected Drawbacks and Selected Guidelines. Sorbents and Precoated Layers in PLC. Selection and Optimization of the Mobile Phase for PLC. Sample Application and Development of Layers. On Methodical Possibilities of the Horizontal Chambers in PLC. Location of Separated Zones by Use of Visualization Reagents, UV Absorbance on Layers Containing a Fluorescent Indicator, and Densitometry. Additional Detection Methods for Separated Zones and Recovery of Substances from the Layer. Medical Applications of PLC. PLC of Hydrophobic Vitamins. PLC of Natural Mixtures. Application of PLC to Lipids. The Use of PLC for Separation of Natural Pigments. Application of PLC to Inorganics and Organometallics. PLC in a Clean-up and Group Fractionaction of Geochemical Samples: A Review of the Commonly Applied Techniques. The Use of PLC for Isolation and Identification of Unknown Compounds from the Frankincense Resin: Strategies for Finding Marker Substances.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Digital Microfluidic Biochips Synthesis Testing
Book SynopsisDigital Microfluidic Biochips focuses on the automated design and production of microfluidic-based biochips for large-scale bioassays and safety-critical applications. Bridging areas of electronic design automation with microfluidic biochip research, the authors present a system-level design automation framework that addresses key issues in the design, analysis, and testing of digital microfluidic biochips.The book describes a new generation of microfluidic biochips with more complex designs that offer dynamic reconfigurability, system scalability, system integration, and defect tolerance. Part I describes a unified design methodology that targets design optimization under resource constraints. Part II investigates cost-effective testing techniques for digital microfluidic biochips that include test resource optimization and fault detection while running normal bioassays. Part III focuses on different reconfiguration-based defect tolerance techniques designed to increaTable of ContentsSynthesis Techniques. Testing Techniques. Reconfiguration-Based Defect Tolerance.
£175.75
CABI Publishing Agricultural Biotechnology
Book SynopsisFollowing on from earlier titles in this series, this volume presents further material generated by the World Bank/ISNAR/Australian government biotechnology study. It covers the present status and future prospects for the application of biotechnology to solve agricultural and environmental problems in a number of developing countries. Particular focus is given on to developments that have taken place over the last decade.Table of ContentsPart I: Introductory Review 1.1: Agricultural Biotechnology: Global Challenges and Emergin Science,G J Persley Part II: Asia/Pacific China, Qifa Zhang 2.1: India, Manju Sharma 2.2: Indonesia, P J Dart, I H Slamet-Loedin, and E Sukara 2.3: Pakistan, Yusuf Zafar 2.4: Philippines, Reynaldo E de la Cruz 2.5: Thailand,Morakot Tanticharoen Part III: Africa 3.1: Egypt, Magdy A Madkour 3.2: Kenya, N K Olembo 3.3: Zimbabwe, C J Chetsanga Part IV: Latin America 4.1: Brazil, Maria J A Sampaio 4.2: Colombia, R Torres and C Falconi 4.3: Costa Rica, A Sittenfeld, A M Espinoza, M Munoz, and A Zamora
£91.58
CABI Publishing Potato Genetics
Book SynopsisThe potato is economically a very important crop in many parts of the world. All improvements through potato breeding or biotechnology must be based on a thorough knowledge of potato genetics. This book fills a major gap in the current literature for an up-to-date account of this topic and its implications for crop improvement. Written by authorities from the UK, USA, Canada, Peru, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Poland, this major reference work will be indispensible for workers in plant genetics, breeding and biotechnology.Table of Contents1: Production of monohaploids of Solanum tuberosum L. and their use ingenetics, molecular biology and breeding, E Jacobsen and M S RamannaCellular and molecular genetics 2: Tissue culture, G Wenzel 3: Somaclonal variation, A Kumar 4: Molecular genetics, K N WatanabeEnvironmental stress, morphology and quality 5: Environmental stress and its impact on potato yield, M E Vayda 6: Inheritance of morphological and tuber characteristics, R Ortiz and ZHuaman 7: Inheritance of table and processing quality, M F B Dale and G R MackayInheritance of resistance to pests and diseases 8: Inheritance of resistance to nematodes, M.S. Phillips 9: Inheritance of resistance to viruses, K M Swiezynski 10: Inheritance of resistance to late blight, V Umaerus and M Umaerus 11: Inheritance of resistance to warm-growing-season fungal diseases, J JPavek and D L Corsini 12: Inheritance of resistance to fungal diseases of tubers, R L Wastie 13: Inheritance of resistance to bacterial diseases, J G Elphinstone 14: Inheritance of resistance to insects and mites, K V Raman et al.Potato breeding 15: Breeding strategies for clonally propagated potatoes, J E Bradshaw and GR Mackay 16: Breeding potatoes based on true seed propagation, A M Golmirzaie, PMalagamba and N Pallais 17: Introgression of genes from wild species, including molecular and cellularapproaches, J G Th Hermsen
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CABI Publishing Biotechnology and Integrated Pest Management
Book SynopsisProponents of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) advocate its use to reduce or eliminate the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture, since excessive pesticide use may be a threat to both human health and the environment. Proponents of biotechnology believe that the use of novel products, such as transgenic plants with insect resistance, will reduce the need for chemical pesticides. However the use of such novel products within IPM systems may also create potential risks. This volume reviews such issues and discusses the potential benefits of and constraints to the applications of biotechnology in IPM systems, especially in developing countries. It also considers the related policy issues confronting decision-makers in national agricultural research systems and international development agencies. The book consists of revised versions of papers presented at a conference hosted by the Rockefeller Foundation and held in Bellagio, Italy in October 1993.Table of ContentsSection One: Linking Biotechnology and Integrated Pest Management 1: Needs and opportunities, Max J Whittan, Richard A Jefferson and David Dall 2: Integrated pest management and biotechnology: An analysis of their potential for integration, Jeff Waage 3: Integrated pest management in developing countries, Lim Guan Soon Section Two: Case Studies of IPM Integration and of Using Biocontrol Agents in IPM Systems 4: Integrated pest management: Rice case-study, Peter E Kenmore 5: Soybean in Brazi,l Flavio Moscardi and D R Sosa-Gómez 6: India: An overview, Nandini V Katre 7: Cassava in Africa, Hans R Herren Section Three: Using Biotechnology for New Biocontrol Agents 8: Biological products for IPM, Pamela Marrone 9: Novel biocontrol agents, Marjorie A Hoy Section Four: Biotechnology and Plant Breeding 10: Marker-assisted plant breeding, Rebecca J Nelson 11: Modern plant breeding: an Overview, Ivan W Buddenhagen Section Five: Case Studies: Transgenic Plants in IPM Systems 12: Insect-resistant crop plants, David A Fischhoff 13: Cotton in Australia, W James Peacock, D J Llewellyn and G P Fitt 14: Virus-resistant transgenic plants, Roger Beachy Section Six: Alternative Strategies with Transgenes for Insect Resistance 15: Can we slow adaptation by pests to insect resistant transgenic crops?, Richard T Roush 16: Deploying pesticidal crops in developing countries, Fred Gould Section Seven: Other Components in IPM Systems 17: New diagnostics, Mark E Whalon 18: Virus/vector control, Michael E Irwin and Lowell R Nault Section Eight: New Opportunities 19: Vector control, Elizabeth Evans 20: Insect vectors of human diseases, Christopher F Curtis 21: Molecular genetics Veronica Rodriguêz and K Vijiy Raghavan Section Nine: Investment Implications and Future Directions 22: A view from industry, Ben J Mifflin 23: Future directions for international development agencies, Gabrielle J Persley, Gary Toennisen and Peter Dart
£128.07
CABI Publishing Citrus Genetics Breeding and Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThis multi-authored book provides a comprehensive review of citrus breeding, including relevant genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology. Topics discussed include origin and Taxonomy, hybridization and see procedures, triploid breeding, mutation breeding, selection for fruit traits, tree characters and disease resistant, rootstock breeding, soil adaptation, nucellar embryony, cytogenetics, mapping, gene cloning, chromosome transfer technology, haploidy, flow cytometry and somaclonal variation.Table of Contents1: Citrus Breeding: Introduction and Objectives 2: A Comprehesive Citrus Genetic Improvement Program 3: Origin and Taxonomy 4: Germplasm Resource 5: Nuceller Embryony 6: Cytogenetics 7: Haploidy 8: Seedlessness and Ploidy Manipulations 9: Somatic Hybridization 10: Single Chromosome Transfer
£108.90
CABI Publishing Biotechnology of Ornamental Plants
Book SynopsisOrnamental plants include herbaceous plants produced as bedding plants, greenhouse pot plants and cut flowers, as well as bulbs, trees, shrubs and vines. Ornamental plant production is of major and increasing importance worldwide. Basic scientific research in recent years has provided a better understanding of plant regeneration, genetics, growth and development. This has led to the development of technologies which can significantly improve ornamental species. This book reviews recent advances in the biotechnology of ornamentals. For example, genes have recently been identified for flower characteristics and pest resistance and these have been engineered into ornamental species. The book is divided into four main parts and is written by authors from the USA, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. It is aimed primarily at workers in horticulture and plant biotechnology, but will also be of interest to plant physiologists, geneticists and molecular biologists.Table of ContentsPart 1: Supporting Technologies 1: The Commercialization of Biotechnology, K L Giles, Department of Horticulture Science, University of Saskatchewan, Canada and M McLaughlin, Ag-West Biotech, Saskatoon, Canada 2: Somatic Embryogenesis in Ornamentals, S A Merkle, Daniel B Warnell School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, USA 3: Axillary Shoot Proliferation, J E Preece, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Southern Illinois University, USA 4: Adventitious Shoot Regeneration, R R Tripepi, Plant Science Division, University of Idaho, USA 5: Approaches to Understanding Maturation or Phase Change, W P Hackett and J R Murray, Department of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota, USA Part 2: Genetics 6: Transformation Protocols for Ornamental Plants, S C Deroles, M R Boase and I Konczak, New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research Ltd, New Zealand 7: Reproductive Barriers in Flowering Plants, N Nass, A E Clarke and E Newbiggin, Plant Cell Biology Research Centre, School of Botany, University of Melbourne, Australia 8: Genome Mapping, R Whetten, Department of Forestry, North Carolina State University, USA 9: Cultivar Identification Using Molecular Methods, S Rajapakse, and R E Ballard, Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, USA 10: Somaclonal Variation, H Bouman and G de Klerk, Centre for Plant Tissue Culture Research, The Netherlands 11: T-DNA Insertion Mutagenesis for Improvement of Ornamentals, M A Jenks and K A Feldmann, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, USA Part 3: Plant Growth and Development 12: Biotechnological Approaches to Modifying Plant Form, B H McCown, Department of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 13: Molecular Events Associated with Floral Evocation, B R Jordan, New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research Ltd, New Zealand and R G Anthony, Department of Biochemistry, Royal Holloway College, University of London, UK 14: Manipulation of Flower Shape, A R Van der Krol and O Vorst, Department of Plant Physiology, Agricultural University Wageningen, The Netherlands 15: Flower Colour, K M Davies and K E Schwinn, New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research Ltd. Part 4: Abiotic and Biotic Stress 16: Prospects for the Improvement of Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses Using Recombinant DNA Approaches, C L Guy, Department of Environmental Horticulture,University of Florida, USA 17: Engineering for Bacterial and Fungal Disease Resistance, H J M Löffler and D E A Florak, DLO Centre for Plant Breeding and Reproduction Research, The Netherlands 18: Biotechnological Approaches for Virus resistance in Floral Crops, M E Daub, R K Jones and J W Moyer, Department of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, USA 19: Biotechnological Approaches to Study and Improve Insect Resistance of Woody Plants, NB Klopfenstein, USDA Forest Service, National Agroforestry Centre, University of Nebraska, USA and ER Hart, Dept. of Entomology and Forestry, Iowa State University, USA 20: Genetic Engineering of Horticultural and Forestry Crops for Herbicide Tolerance, D E Riemenschneider, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, Wisconsin, USA
£128.07
CABI Publishing Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources
Book SynopsisAdvances in molecular and cell biology have led to the development of a whole range of techniques for manipulating genomes, collectively termed biotechnology. Although much of the focus in the plant sciences has been on the direct manipulation of plant genomes, biotechnology has also catalyzed a renewed emphasis on the importance of biological and genetic diversity and its conservation. The methods of biotechnology now permit a greater understanding of both species and genetic diversity in plants, the mechanisms by which that variation is generated in nature, and the significance of that variation in the adaptation of plants to their environment. They allow the development of rapid methods for screening germplasm for specific characters and promote more effective conservation strategies by defining the extent of genetic diversity. Tissue culture-based techniques are available for conserving germplasm that cannot be maintained by more traditional methods. Also sophisticated informatics Table of Contents1: An Overview J A Callow, B V Ford-Lloyd and H J Newbury 2: Use of molecular marker techniques for description of plant genetic variation A L Westman and S Kresovich 3: Genetic diversity - population structure and conservation M D Hayward and N R Sackville Hamilton 4: Genenomic relationships, conserved synteny and wide-hybrids D A Laurie, G J Bryan and J W Snape 5: Molecular markers and the management of genetic resources in seed genebanks: a case study of rice B V Ford-Lloyd, M T Jackson and H J Newbury 6: In vitro conservation methods F Engelmenn 7: Conservation of DNA: DNA banking R P Adams 8: Genetic resources and plant breeding M J Kearsey 9: Gene identification, isolation and transfer I D Godwin 10: Importance of biotechnology for germplasm health and quarantine H Barker and L Torrance 11: Biodiversity for bioindustries G Tamayo, W F Naider and A Sittenfeld 12: Internet resources for the biologist M L Anderson and S W Cartinhour
£116.68
CABI Publishing Inducible Gene Expression in Plants
Book SynopsisThe use of inducible gene expression systems is a rapidly developing area of plant molecular biological research. There is considerable interest in the use of these systems as research tools, not only because they allow expression of genes which may be, for example, developmentally lethal, but also because they allow for controlled experiments to be performed in a true isogenic background. They also have the potential to provide a means by which desired characters are expressed in field-based systems in the future.Table of Contents1: Inducible Control of Gene Expression: An Overview, P H S Reynolds 2: Use of the TN10-Encoded Tetracycline Repressor to Control Gene Expression, C Gatz, Universität Göttingen, Germany 3: Ecdysteroid Agonist-inducible Control of Gene Expression in Plants, A Martinez and I Jepson, Zeneca Agrochemicals, Bracknell, UK 4: Glucocorticoid-inducible Gene Expression in Plants, T Aoyama, Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Japan 5: Tissue-specific, Copper-controllable Gene Expression in Plants, V L Mett and P H S Reynolds, The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand 6: Nitrate Inducibility of Gene Expression Using the Nitrite Reductase Gene Promoter, S J Rothstein and S Sivasankar, University of Guelph, Canada 7: Use of Heat Shock Promoters to Control Gene Expression in Plants, R T Nagao, University of Georgia, USA and W B Gurley, University of Florida, USA 8: Wound-inducible Genes in Plants, L Zhou and R Thornburg, Iowa State University, USA 9: Developmental Targeting of Gene Expression by the Use of a Senescence-specific Promoter, S Gan, University of Kentucky, USA and R M Amasino, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA 10: Abscisic Acid- and Stress-induced Promoter Switches in the Control of Gene Expression, Q Shen, Monsanto Company, Chesterfield, USA and T-H D Ho, Washington University, St. Louis, USA 11: Potential Use of Hormone Responsive Elements to Control Gene Expression in Plants, T J Guilfoyle and G Hagen, University of Missouri, Columbia
£106.20
CABI Publishing Agricultural Biotechnology in International
Book SynopsisObtaining world food security and food self-reliance for the developing nations is a complex and difficult task, but with increased research and education, agricultural production in developing countries can be improved. Biotechnology applications, integrated into traditional systems, hold much promise in this respect. Realizing the positive impact of biotechnology will depend upon the ability of developing countries to access and generate technology which is suitable to their needs. However, government policies may not encourage investment in public sector agricultural research and the private sector is often underdeveloped. This book is the product of a conference, held in California in April 1997, under the auspices of the Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity (ABSP) project. It provides a broad overview of the latest research and applications and policy requirements for biotechnology in developing countries. The issues of food security, capacity building, intellecTable of Contents1: The Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity Project: a New Model in Collaborative Development, C Ives et al. 2: Needs and Potential Uses of Agricultural Biotechnology: Perspectives of Developing Countries 3: Addressing Agricultural Development in Egypt through Genetic Engineering, M Madkour 4: The Release of Transgenic Varieties in Centres of Origin: Effect on Biotechnology Research and Development Priorities in Developing Countries, A Alvarez-Morales 5: Current Status of Agricultural Biotechnology Research in Indonesia, A M Fagi and M Herman 6: Agricultural Needs in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Role of Biotechnology, C G Ndiritu and J S Wafula 7: The Application of Biotechnology to Food Security Crops 8: Development of Insect-resistant Maize and Its Potential Benefits to Developing Countries, P Robeff 9: The Application of Biotechnology to Potato, M Ghislain et al. 10: Development of Virus-resistant Sweetpotato, M Hinchee 11: The Application of Biotechnology to Rice, G S Khush and D S Brar 12: The Application of Biotechnology to Non-Traditional Crops 13: Current Advances in the Biotechnology of Banana, O Arias 14: The Application of Biotechnology to Date Palm, M Aaouine 15: The Use of Coat Protein Technology to Develop Virus-resistant Cucurbits, H Quemada 16: The Biotechnology of Oil Palm, S-C Cheah 17: Issues Surrounding the Development, Transfer, Adaptation, and Utilization of Agricultural Biotechnology for Emerging Nations 18: Making a Difference: Considering Beneficiaries and Sustainability while Undertaking Research in Biotechnology, J I Cohen 19: Rice Biotechnology Capacity Building in Asia, G H Toenniessen 20: International Biosafety Regulations: Benefits and Costs, R J Frederick 21: Cassava Biotechnology Research: Beyond the Toolbox, A M Thro 22: Fundación Perú: a Path to Capacity Building, F Cillóniz 23: Developing and Accessing Agricultural Biotechnologies: International, US and Developing Country Issues, Perspectives and Experiences 24: Transferring Agricultural Biotechnology: US Public/Private Sector Perspectives, F H Erbisch 25: International Intellectual Property and Genetic Resource Issues Affecting Agricultural Biotechnology, J H Barton 26: Developing Capacity and Accessing Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) for Sustainable Agriculture and Industrial Development in Zimbabwe, J M Gopo 27: The Technology Transfer System in Thailand, L Tanasugarn 28: Trade in Conventional and Biotechnology Agricultural Products, Q B Kubicek 29: Can Developing Countries Turn Biotech into Business? Moving Research Results into Products 30: Wild Biodiversity: the Last Frontier?, N Mateo 31: Developing an Agricultural Biotechnology Business: Perspective from the Front Lines, P G Marrone
£116.68
CABI Publishing Egg Nutrition and Biotechnology
Book SynopsisMajor research is now directed at improving the nutritional quality of eggs, and at using eggs in other products. Due to the decline in the consumption of eggs in the past few decades, researchers from many disciplines have been lead to look at the egg beyond its traditional food value, and to focus on economically viable biomedical, nutraceutical and ovo-biotechnologies. Written by international experts, this book is based on proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Egg Nutrition and Newly Emerging Ovo-Biotechnologies, held in Banff, Canada, in April 1998. It includes 39 chapters, covering food fats and health, egg consumption, egg lipids and nutrition, ovo-technologies, and food food safety.Table of Contents1: Dietary Fat and Disease: What Do We Know and Where Do We Stand?, D. Kritchevsky 2: Food Cholesterol and its Plasma Lipid and Lipoprotein Response: Is Food Cholesterol Still a Problem or Overstated?, W.H. Howell 3: Eggs, Dietary Cholesterol and Heart Disease Risk: An International Perspective, D.J. McNamara 4: Egg Products Around the World: Today and Tomorrow, G. Zeidler 5: Eggs as a Functional Food Alternative to Fish and Supplements for the Consumption of DHA, M.E. Van Elswyk et al. 6: Biological Activities of Conjugated Linoleic Acids and Designer Eggs, B.A. Watkins, A.A. Devitt, L. Yu, and M.A. Latour 7: Safe Use of Microalgae (DHAGOLD™) in Laying Hen Feed for the Production of DHA-Enriched Eggs, J.R. Abril, W.R. Barclay, and P.G. Abril 8: Molecular Modification of Egg Proteins for Functional Improvement, S. Nakai 9: Eggs as a Functional Food: Technology Update, C.M. Hasler 10: Preparation of Antigen Specific IgY for Food Application, H.H. Sunwoo et al. 11: Applications of Egg Immunoglobulins in Immunoaffinity Chromatography, E.C.Y. Li-Chan 12: Using Egg Antibodies to Treat Diseases, M. Coleman 13: Re-evaluation of Liquid Egg Pasteurization Technology: Newly Emerging and Industrial Application, Theory and Practice, G.W. Froning, D.L. Peters, and S.S. Sumner 14: Processing and Cooling Shell Eggs to Enhance Safety and Quality, P.A. Curtis 15: Effects of Cryogenic Cooling of Shell Eggs on Interior Quality and Microbiological Integrity, D.R. Jones, J.B. Tharrington, P.A. Curtis, K.E. Anderson, and F.T. Jones 16: Effect of Feeding Organic Selenium in Diets of Laying Hens on Egg Selenium Content, A.H. Cantor et al. 17: Influence of Eggshell 49 on Shell Quality of Hens Grouped According to Shell Quality, R.D. Miles and C.W. Comer
£149.40
CABI Publishing Biotechnology in the Developing World and
Book SynopsisOf special interest to those countries that are relatively new to the biotechnology field, this unique data source describes emerging biotechnology trends in developing countries and in Central and Eastern Europe. It includes information on government policy and legislation, biotechnology programmes, research centres, universities, private companies, and national societies and organisations in each country.Table of Contents1: Policy and Regulation, G T Tzotzos 2: International Initiatives in Agri-Food Biotechnology, J Komen 3: International Initiatives in Medical Biotechnology, T Crompton 4: Country Profiles 4.1: Belarus, 4.2: Brazil, 4.3: Bulgaria, 4.4: Chile, 4.5: China, 4.6: Colombia, 4.7: Cuba, 4.8: Egypt, 4.9: Hungary, 4.10: India, 4.11: Kenya, 4.12: Korea, 4.13: Kuwait, 4.14: Latvia, 4.15: Lithuania, 4.16: Malaysia, 4.17: Mexico, 4.18: Morocco, 4.19: Nigeria, 4.20: Pakistan, 4.21: Philippines, 4.22: Poland, 4.23: Russian Federation, 4.24: South Africa, 4.25: Thailand, 4.26: Ukraine, 4.27: Venezuela, 4.28: Zimbabwe 5: Appendices: 6: Directory of Research Centres 7: International Agricultural Biotechnology Initiatives 8: Acronyms
£91.58
CABI Publishing Managing Agricultural Biotechnology
Book SynopsisBased on ISNAR seminars, this book provides information and case studies distilling information on policies for development and implementation of new agricultural biotechnologies. It covers key managerial and policy issues that research directors, program managers and policymakers face when building capacity and competency in biotechnology.Table of ContentsSECTION I: Addressing Management and Policy Issues I: Identifying Needs and Priorities: A Decision-Making Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology 2: The Debate on Genetically Modified Organisms: Relevance for the South 3: Agricultural Biotechnology Research Indicators and Managerial Considerations in Four Developing Countries SECTION II: Setting and Implementing Priorities 4: Methods for Priority Setting in Agricultural Biotechnology Research 5: Setting Research Priorities for the Chilean Biotechnology Program 6: Managing Biotechnology in AARD, Indonesia: Priorities, Funding, and Implementation SECTION III: Maximizing Benefits from Resources 7: Issues in Human Resource Management and Development 8: Managing Bioprospecting and Biotechnology for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity 9: Managing Genetic Resources and Biotechnology at IRRI's Rice Genebank 10: International Collaboration in Agricultural Biotechnology 11: Public- and Private-Sector Biotechnology Research and the Role of International Collaboration 12: Indo-Swiss Collaboration in Biotechnology: Lessons Learned and Future Strategies SECTION IV: Ensuring Environmental Responsibility 13: Biosafety Management: Key to the Environmentally Responsible Use of Biotechnology 14: Formulating Guidelines for Field-Testing in the Philippines 15: Addressing Public Acceptance Issues for Biotechnology: Experiences from Japan 16: Balancing Needs for Productivity and Sustainability: Genetic Engineering of Rice at IRRI 17: Managing Target Pest Adaptation: The Case of Bt Transgenic Plant Deployment SECTION V: Managing IPR, Proprietary Science, and Technology Transfer 18: Intellectual Property Rights and Agricultural Biotechnology 19: Agricultural Research and the Management of Intellectual Property 20: Managing Intellectual Property in Embrapa: A Question of Policy and a Change of Heart 21: Managing Proprietary Science and Institutional Inventories for Agricultural Biotechnology 22: International Collaboration: Intellectual Property Management and Partner-Country Perspectives 23: Industrial Research and Business Development: Experiences from the Singapore Institute of Molecular Agrobiology 24: Introducing Transgenic Crops in India: A Joint Venture Approach
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CABI Publishing Agriculture and Intellectual Property Rights
Book SynopsisThis book presents the perspectives of policy-makers and economists on a highly topical subject. Plant breeding patents, the ownership of biological innovation and associated intellectual property rights (IPR) are the subject of increased attention worldwide. They are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology, but until recently evoked little policy analysis. IPRs are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology. They are issues affecting public and private sector organizations and companies, and are significant for developing as well as developed countries.Table of Contents1: Introduction, V Santaniello et al. 2: Patent and Other Private Legal Rights for Biotechnology Inventions (Intellectual Property Rights - IPR), D D Evenson, P.L.L.C., Washington, USA 3: Intellectual Property Rights of Plant Varieties and of Biotechnology in the European Union, V Santaniello 4: Intellectual Property Rights under the Convention on Biological Diversity, W Lesser, Cornell University, USA 5: An Economic Approach to Identifying An ‘Effective Sui Generis System’ for Plant Variety Protection Under TRIPS, W Lesser 6: Recent Intellectual Property Rights Controversies and Issues at the CGIAR, S H Bragdon, IPGRI, Rome, Italy 7: Economics of Intellectual Property Rights for Agricultural Technology, R E Evenson 8: The Market Value of Farmers’ Rights, R Mendelsohn, Yale University, USA 9: International Crop Breeding in a World of Proprietary Technology, B D Wright, University of California, USA 10: Knowledge Management and the Economics of Agricultural Biotechnology, D Zilberman and C Yarkin, University of California, USA and A Heiman, Hebrew University, Israel 11: Comparing Allocation of Resources in Public and Private Research, S Lemarié, Université Pierre-Mendès, Grenoble, France 12: Biotechnology Inventions: What Can We Learn From Patents?, D K N Johnson, Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA and V Santaniello 13: Biotechnology Inventions: Patent Data Evidence, A Zohrabyan, Yale University, USA and R E Evenson 14: Property Rights and Regulations for Transgenic Crops in North America, G Carlson and M Marra, North Carolina State University, USA 15: Intellectual Property Rights, Canola and Public Research in Canada, P W B Phillips, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
£108.90
CABI Publishing Plant Genotyping
Book SynopsisPlant genotyping, or DNA fingerprinting of plants, is a technology that has matured and is poised for widespread practical application in the fields of breeding, commerce and research. This book examines the technologies available and their application in the analysis of:Wild plant populationsGermplasm collections Plant breedingContributors include leading research workers in this field from North America, Europe and Australasia.Table of Contents1: Molecular markers available for use in plant genotyping 2: Plant genotyping by analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms, K J Edwards and R Mogg, University of Bristol, UK 3: Plant genotyping by analysis of microsatellites T A Holton, Southern Cross University, Australia 4: Plant genotyping using arbitrarily amplified DNA, G Caetano-Anollés, University of Oslo, Norway 5: Plant genotyping based upon analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms using microarrays, B Lemieux, University ofDelaware, USAGenotyping plant genetic resource collections 6: Genotyping in plant genetic resources, B V Ford-Lloyd, University of Birmingham, UK 7: Applications of molecular marker techniques to the use of international germplasm collections, M Warburton and D Hoisington, Applied Biotechnology Center, CIMMYT, México Genotyping cultivated and wild germplasm 8: Molecular analysis of wild plant germplasm: the case of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), L S Lee, M Rossetto, L Homer, R J Henry, Southern Cross University, Australia 9: Genotyping Pacific Island Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) germplasm, I D Godwin, E S Mace and Nurzuhairawaty,The University of Queensland, Australia 10: Molecular marker systems for sugarcane germplasm analysis, G M Cordeiro, Southern Cross University, Australia 11: Microsatellite analysis in cultivated hexaploid wheat and wild wheat relatives, A McLauchlan, R J Henry, Southern Cross University, Australia, P G Isaac, Agrogene, France and K J Edwards, University of Bristol, UK 12: Comparison of RFLP & AFLP marker systems for assessing genetic diversity in Australian barley varieties & breeding, K Chalmers, University of Adelaide, South Australia Development of molecular markers for use in plant genotyping 13: Discovery and application of single nucleotide polymorphism markers in plants, D Bhattramakki and A Rafalski, DuPont Agricultural Products, USA 14: Producing and exploiting enriched microsatellite libraries, T L Maguire, University of Queensland, Australia 15: Sourcing of SSR markers from related plant species, M Rossetto, Southern Cross University, Australia 16: Microsatellites derived from ESTs, and their comparison with those derived by other methods, K D Scott, Southern Cross University, AustraliaTechnical developments and issues in plant genotyping 17: Plant DNA Extraction, R J Henry, Southern Cross University, Australia 18: Collection, reporting and storage of microsatellite genotype data, N Harker, Southern Cross University, Australia 19: Commercial applications of plant genotyping, L S Lee and R J Henry, Southern Cross University, Australia 20: Non-gel based techniques for plant genotyping, R Kota, Southern Cross University, Australia 21: Using molecular information for decision support in wheat breeding, H Eagles, CRC for Molecular Plant Breeding, M Cooper, The University of Queensland, R Shorter, CSIRO Tropical Agriculture, P Fox, CIMMYT, 22: Application of DNA profiling to an outbreeding forage species, J Forster, E Jones, R Kölliker, M Drayton, M Dupal, K Guthridge, La Trobe University, Australia & K Smith, Pastoral & Veterinary Institute, Australia
£119.56
CABI Publishing Managing Plant Genetic Diversity
Book SynopsisThis book contains edited and revised papers from a conference on 'Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity in the 21st Century' held in Malaysia in June 2000, organised by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI). It includes keynote papers and some 40 additional ones, covering ten themes.The major scientific challenges to developing a global vision for the next century are identified and key research objectives are also discussed.Table of Contents1: The applications of genomic sciences for a better understanding of genepools 2: Technologies and strategies for ex situ conservation 3: The deployment and management of genetic diversity in agroecosystems 4: The role of bioinformatics in conservation and use 5: In situ conservation of wild species 6: Indicators for sustainable management of genetic resources 7: Germplasm enhancement and pre-breeding 8: Exploring underused species - diverse options 9: Implications of gene transformation techniques for ex situ conservation choices 10: GIS applications for genetic resources management 11: The economics of managing genetic resources and the role of private and public sectors
£125.68
CABI Publishing Economic and Social Issues in Agricultural
Book SynopsisThere are currently many controversial socioeconomic issues concerned with the development and implementation of agricultural biotechnology. This book presents selected revised and edited papers from the fourth and fifth meetings of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research, held in Italy in 2000 and 2001.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: From the Green Revolution to the Gene Revolution, Robert Evenson Part I: Intellectual Property Rights and Technological Exchange 3: Conflicts in Intellectual Property Rights in Genetic Resources: Implications for Agricultural Biotechnology 4: Sui generis Protection of Plant Varieties in Asian Agriculture: a Regional Regime in the Making? 5: Intellectual Property Aspects of Traditional Agricultural Knowledge, 6: Farmers' Rights and Intellectual Property Rights - Reconciling conflicting concepts, Part II: Public-Private Issues 7: Universities, Technology Transfer and Industrial R&D, 8: Mergers and Intellectual Property in Agricultural Biotechnology 9: Cost of Conserving Genetic Resources at ex situ Genebanks: An Example of the ICARDA Genebank Part III: The Role of Methods 10: Impact of Terminator Technologies in Developing Countries: A Framework for Economic Analysis, 11: The Impact of Genetic Use Restriction Technologies on Developing Countries: a Forecast, 12: Managing Proprietary Technology in Agricultural Research, 13: Is Marker-assisted Selection Cost-effective Compared with Conventional Plant Breeding Methods? The Case of Quality Protein Maize, Part IV: Developing Country Biotechnology Experience 14: Can Biotechnology Reach The Poor? The Adequacy Of Information and Seed Delivery 15: Value of Engineered Virus Resistance in Crop Plants and Technology Cooperation with Developing Countries, 16: Institutions and Institutional Capacity for Biotechnology - A Case Study of India, 17: Social and Economic Impact Ex-Ante Evaluation of Embrapa's Biotechnology Research Products, 18: Intellectual Property Protection and the International Marketing of Agricultural Biotechnology: Firm and Host Country Impacts, 19: Efficiency Effects of bt Cotton Adoption by Smallholders in Makhathini Flats, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 20: Income and Employment Effects of Transgenic Herbicide-resistant Cassava in Colombia: A Preliminary Simulation, Part V: International Models 21: Estimating the Economic Effects of GMOs: the Importance of Policy Choices and Preferences 22: Smallholders, Transgenic Varieties and Production Efficiency: The Case of Cotton Farmers in China
£131.26
CABI Publishing Biotechnology and Sustainable Development
Book SynopsisThis book had its genesis in Alexandria, Egypt in March 2002 at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, when the new library hosted a conference on Biotechnology and Sustainable Development: Voices of the South and North. Here, a group of modern scholars met to review the state of the art in relation to the applications of biosciences in human health, food and agriculture and the environment, and address the ethical, institutional, regulatory and socio-economic issues that affect their use. The goal was to identify ways and means by which the new life sciences could be mobilized in the service of humanity and especially to improve the livelihoods of poor people.Table of ContentsPart I: Overview 1: Alexandria renaissance: The new life sciences and society Part II: The New Life Science and Sustainable Development 2: Science and the poor 3: Biotechnology and the war on poverty 4: Biotechnology and its application in agriculture and food production: The Egyptian experience 5: Biotechnology: The next wave of innovation technologies for sustainable development 6: Sustainable food security: Role of the private sector 7: Where the biotechnology industry is heading Part III: The New Life Sciences for Food and Agriculture 8: From molecular genetics to plants for the future 9: New biotechnology applications in fish 10: Biotechnology and smallholder agriculture in sub-saharan Africa 11: Biocontrol of potato bacterial wilt in Kenya 12: Arid lands experience: Crop improvement in dry areas 13: Intellectual property rights: Biotechnology and the gene revolution Part IV: The New Life Sciences for Human Health 14: Post-genomic health advances and its implications in developing countries 15: Novel approaches for vaccine development against trypanosomiasis in Africa 16: Developing and marketing of a salmonella-specific DNA diagnostic kit in Southern Africa 17: Globalization and access to biotechnology-derived health care products: A view from Egypt 18: Prevention of human infectious diseases in developing countries 19: International organizations and human health 20: Biotechnology: Perspectives of civil society Part V: The New Life Science for the Conservation of Natural Resources 21: Biotechnology: Driven by profit or searching for a better environment? 22: Adding value to Brazilian biodiversity through biotechnology Part VI: The Safe Use of New Biotechnologies 23: Scientific basis of biosafety risk assessments 24: Emerging regulatory regimes in South Africa 25: International harmonization in biosafety: The OECD experience Part VII: Public Perceptions 26: Regulating agricultural biotechnology: A consumer perspective 27: Public concerns about biotechnology 28: Perception and acceptance of biotechnology in some developing countries Part VIII: Toward New Partnerships 29: New partnerships to raise universal consciousness in the life sciences
£113.99
CABI Publishing Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural
Book SynopsisDuring the past twenty-five years, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. The enormous potential, together with a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court to allow the patenting of genetically-engineered organisms has encouraged private sector companies to invest in agricultural biotechnology research programmes. This has contributed to a rapid growth in interest in intellectual property rights as applied to this subject.The first edition of this book was published in 1998. Now fully revised and updated it presents definitive information on intellectual property law in a simplified form (with a minimum of legal jargon). New chapters have been added which cover plant variety protection and farmers rights, and additional case studies.Table of ContentsPart I: Issues and Principles 1: Introduction to intellectual properties, F H Erbisch and B L Smiler, Hagan & Schaeff, Ohio, USA 2: Acquiring protection for improved germplasm and inbred lines, J H Barton, Stanford University, CA, USA 3: Transferring intellectual properties, F H Erbisch and A J Fischer, US Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC, USA 4: Capacity building in intellectual property management in agricultural biotechnology, K M Maredia and F H Erbisch 5: Plant variety protection in the USA, J M Strachan, USDA, Maryland, USA 6: Farmers' rights over plant genetic resources in the South: Challenges and Opportunities, K Patel, University of Guelph, Canada 7: Economic aspects of Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology, M K Maredia, J F Oehmke, Michigan State University, USA and D Byerlee, The World Bank, Washington, DC, USA Part II: Country and Regional Case Studies 8: Egypt, A El-Azab, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Giza, Egypt 9: South Africa, R A Wolson, University of Cape Town, South Africa 10: Australia, M Blakeney, University of London, London, UK 11: China, T Loke-Khoon, Baker & McKenzie, Hong Kong 12: Issues on Intellectual Property Rights associated with agrobiotechnology in Japan, K N Watanabe, University of Tsukuba, Japan and A Komamine, Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Tokyo, Japan 13: India, P Ganguli, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India 14: Intellectual Property Rights in the Russian Federation, T A Young, Texas A&M University System, USA and D Shulgin, The Ural State Technical University, Russia 15: Andean Pact countries of Latin America, W R Jaffé, Agroecológica Platom C.A., Venezuela and E Arteaga-Marcano, Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela 16: Costa Rica, S Salazar, Costa Rica 17: European Union, R S Crespi, Consultant, UK 18: Indonesia, T Subagyo, UNEP-GEF, Indonesia 19: Exercising Intellectual Property Rights management in Brazil: research, technology transfer and agribusiness after TRIPS, M J Amstalden Sampio, Embrapa, Brazil, M Maia de Rocha, INPI, Brazil and E A B Brito da Cunha, SPRI, Brazil
£119.56
CABI Publishing Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThe regulatory systems in place prior to the development and expansion of agricultural biotechnology are still responding to this new form of technology. Such systems include trade law, intellectual property law, contract law, environmental regulations and biosafety regulations.This book reviews these regulatory changes and consists of 24 chapters developed from papers presented at a conference of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research, held in Italy in July 2002. It primarily considers the relationship between these changes and innovation, market development and international trade.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction and Overview 1: Regulation of GM Crops: Shaping an International Regime, R L Paarlberg, Harvard University, USA, R F Hopkins and L Ladewski, Swarthmore College, PA, USA Part 2: Evolving Regulation Systems 2: The Evolving GMO Food Trade Policy Debate: Towards a Global Regulatory Regime? P Katz, P Macdonald, Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington DC, USA and G Mackenzie, Crowell & Moring, Brussels, Belgium 3: International Proposals to Regulate Intellectual Property Rights in Plant Genetic Resources, M Blakeney, Queen Mary College, University of London, UK 4: Genetically Engineered Food Labelling: Global Policy Polarization, L Zepeda, University of Wisconsin, USA 5: Conflict and Consensus-building: International Commercial Policy and Agricultural Biotechnology, J E Hobbs, W A Kerr, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, J D Gaisford, University of Calgary, Canada, et al. 6: The Rationale behind WTO Agreements and Agricultural GMO Controversy, A Sorrentino, Universita di Bari, Italy and R Esposti, Universita di Ancona, Italy 7: Trade Restrictions on Genetically Engineered Foods: The Application of the TBT Agreement, D Heumueller and T Josling, Stanford University, USA Part 3: Regulation and Innovation 8: Environmental Liability and Research and Development in Biotechnology: a Real Options Approach, O Knudsen, The World Bank, Washington DC, USA and P L Scandizzo, Roma, Italy 9: Should the Public Sector Conduct Genomics R&D? A Naseem, The State University of New Jersey, USA and J F Oehmke, Michigan State University, USA 10: The Case for Differentiated Appropriability in Intellectual Property Rights for Plant Varieties, F van Tongeren, and D Eaton, Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands 11: Biotechnology and Developing Countries: the Struggle over Intellectual Property Rights and Implications for Biodiversity Conservation, O Janni, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy 12: Intellectual Property Strategy in the Context of Inter-organizational Relations: the Case of International Agricultural Research, E Binenbaum, Adelaide University, Australia and P G Pardey, University of Minnesota, USA Part 4: Regulations, Market Structures and Innovation 13: R&D Incentives for GM Seeds: Restricted Monopoly, Non-market Effects, and Regulation, R D Weaver, Pennsylvania State University, USA 14: Agricultural Biotech R&D Structure: Cyclical or Not? J F Oehmke, C A Wolf, Michigan State University, USA, et al. 15: The Innovation System in Agro-food Biotechnology - is it European? K Menrad and T Reiss, Fraunhofer Insatitute for Systems and Innovation Research, Germany 16: How Firm Characteristics Influence Innovative Activity in Agricultural Biotechnology, C Klotz-Ingram, D Schimmelpfennig, Economic Research Service, Washington DC, USA, A Naseem, The State University of New Jersey, USA, et al. Part 5: Regulation and Market Development 17: Dynamic Pricing of GM Crop Traits, R Perrin and L Fulginiti, University of Nebraska, USA 18: Identity Preservation, Segregation and Traceability: Marketplace Features and Uses, S Smyth and P W B Phillips, University of Saskatchewan, Canada 19: Segmentation of GMO and non-GMO Soybean Markets under Identity Preservation Costs and Government Price Supports, T G Schmitz, Arizona State University, USA, C B Moss, University of Florida, USA and A Schmitz, Arizona State University, USA 20: EU Traceability and the US Soybean Sector, G K Price, F Kuchler and B Krissoff, Economic Research Centre, Washington DC, USA 21: Segregation of Non-biotech Maize and Soybeans: Who Bears the Cost? W Lin and D D Johnson, Economic Research Centre, Washington DC, USA Part 6: Economic Impacts 22: Future impact of new technologies : three scenarios, their competence gaps and research implications, H Harmsen, A-M Sonne and B B Jensen, MAPP Centre, Denmark 23: Ex Ante Welfare Effects of Agricultural Biotechnology in the European Union: the Case of Transgenic Herbicide Tolerant Sugarbeet, M Demont and E Tollens, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium 24: The Economic Impacts of Agricultural Biotechnology on International Trade, Consumers, and Producers : the Case of Maize and Soybeans in the USA, A P Barkley, Kansas State University, USA
£103.82
Royal Society of Chemistry Wheat Gluten
Book SynopsisBread, pasta, noodles ... some of the many ways in which humans consume wheat after processing has taken place. The gluten proteins of wheat grain, which determine the processing properties of wheat flour, have been the subject of intensive study for many years. The structures, genetics and functional properties of this unique group of proteins are the focus of this book. Providing a unique snapshot of the most exciting current research in the area, this wide-ranging book encompasses topics such as biotechnology; analysis, purification and characterization; quality testing; and environmental impacts. Contributions come from academia, government laboratories and industry throughout the world, and will be welcomed by practitioners in a variety of fields including the food, biological and agricultural sciences.Trade Review"... a valuable contribution to the literature of cereal science ..." * Food Science and Technology, Vol 15, Issue 4, p 65, 2001 *"... invaluable to researchers in wheat quality for keeping up to date." * Chemistry and Industry, Issue 1, 7 January 2002, p 18-19 *Table of ContentsGenetics and Quality Correlations; Biotechnology; Gluten Protein Analysis, Purification and Characterization; Disulphide Bonds and Redox Reactions; Improvers and Enzymic Modification; Quality Testing, Non-Food Uses; Viscoelasticity, Rheology and Mixing; Gluten Protein Synthesis during Grain Development and Effects of Nutrition and Environment; Non-Gluten Components; Subject Index.
£90.25
MP-SMM Society for Mining Beneficiation of Phosphates Comprehensive
Book SynopsisThis compilation from the 2015 Beneficiation of Phosphates Conference includes insights from dozens of internationally respected experts on key breakthroughs that will shape the industry in the years ahead. Topics include: recovery of rare earths from phosphate; Uranium recovery from phosphoric acid; and recovery of magnesium from high-dolomite phosphate rock.
£96.30
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S. Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug
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£23.75
University of Alberta Press Imagining Science
Book SynopsisArtists, scientists, social commentators engage the thorny issue of biotechnology using a collaborative, positive approach.Trade Review"...The current Art Gallery of Alberta exhibit is a more direct result of a 2007 Banff Centre residency between international artists and scientists. At the center of the residency swirled questions concerning the legal, ethical and social implications in technological advances, and how these issues intersect within the realm between the arts and sciences. ... Increasingly, the strange and the unknown are becoming known, and the limits of how far we go to explore the abyss of knowledge is the shakable foundation of the bioethical dilemma. New York-based Adam Zaretsky explores these limits with the heart of an artist and the soul of a scientist. ... Citing the creation of transgenetic creatures as art, where scientists have to choose a gene to create an organism between the imagination and an objective reality, Zaretsky is transparent about his practice, his concerns, and acknowledges that researchers for the most part have no clear idea of where and how far they are willing to go. 'The things I see in the labs: frogs with eyes coming out of the back of their heads that are connected to the part of the brain that hears instead of sees' he shares within shades of ambivalence and awe. 'Science lives on the edge of knowledge, trying to capture it, torture it until it reveals to us its secrets so that we can claim it. I think these ethical conundrums are worth it. I admit that it's not just a dream, but a nightmare, a real return of the repressed. We're afraid of creative thought leading the way.'" Amy Fung, Vue Weekly, Nov. 20, 2008.This intriguing book is the brainchild of brothers Sean and Timothy Caulfield, both professors at the University of Alberta. From contributors in the worlds of art and science, essays, photographs, paintings and poetry explore the ramifications of bio-technology on the world. Each entry emphasizes the complexity of the topic, stressing how science and art often combine to present a more powerful argument than either could alone. All demonstrate how even microscopic elements in the laboratory impact life and that all of life is connected. Much of this book was part of an exhibit at the University of Alberta art museum. Distributed by Michigan State University Press. Oversize: 11x 10 inches. (Annotation ©2009 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)"...Imagining Science [is] an innovative collaboration among scientists, artists, bioethicists and others that investigates numerous contentious bioethical issues, such as stem cell research, genetic testing, patenting of genes and genetic selection of offspring.... In his introductory essay, Timothy Caulfield touches on the controversial social, ethical, legal and religious issues gripping the field of biotechnology and opines that artists are an important voice among the various commentators. Indeed, some artists play the role of provocateur, presenting works inspired by the imagined (or unimaginable) possibilities of biotechnology and some of these works bring the public face-to-face with challenging and troublesome issues in a direct visceral way. The book features the work of 10 artists, along with 18 essays and a poem, all of which aim to shed new light from differing perspectives on biotechnology and the interplay between art and science.... It should appeal to a broad audience of general public as well as professionals (including artists) involved in the biosciences. When you look through it, have Google near at hand since the contributors provide or spin off many juicy references. While reading this book, I spent as much time eagerly surfing as I did looking at the actual pages. Probably a sure sign of a good read in our age." Stuart Kinmond, CMAJ, June 23, 2009"Imagining Science is an exploration of where and how art and science interact....[It] addresses those expectations and perceptions [of science] with lush photos of evocative art installations and colourful prints beside clear, concise articles on everything from bioethics and genetics to policy and food. Most importantly, however, it brings these disparate groups of artists, scientists, and social commentators together." Kathleen Bell, SEE Magazine, July 30, 2009"Brothers Tim and Sean Caulfield have collaborated with scientists, artists and social commentators to help everyone see science through art, and come to understand through visual and literary description how art dramatically affects (and is linked to) some of the world's most pressing issues. Their new book...is the first of its kind to explore the ethical questions raised by biotechnology and social progress through art and essays. Through stunning original art and powerful, concise essays, Imagining Science creatively explores such controversial issues such as: stem cell research; creating half human, half beast 'Chimeras'; the influence of art on public policy; ramifications of technology on our environment; synthetic biology; and cloning and genetic testing.... Few books are ever the 'first' to do something truly unique. Imagining Science is one of these few." Charmed Magazine: Baltimore Life, Arts & Culture, January 2010 [see full review at http://www.charmedmag.com/2610/book-imaging-science/]"[The editors'] combined expertise guided their excellent selection of contributors to provide a thoughtful and accurate mapping of the larger conversation about bioscience, technology, art, and social concerns.... Imagining Science makes clear that the art/science interface is becoming a productive field of study with a growing group of its own theorists, critics, curators, and historians. To those already entrenched in the debate, Imagining Science offers a fresh perspective, summarizing the hot topics. For the uninitiated, the collection of words and images is an inviting introduction....It deserves to be read closely and considered carefully. Imagining Science should be a springboard to further exploration of the rich interaction of science with other powerful social forces and institutions." JD Talasek, Issues in Science and Technology, Winter 2010 [Full review at http://www.issues.org/26.2/br_talasek.html]"[The book] touches on the controversial social, ethical, legal and religious issues gripping the field of biotechnology and states that artists are an important voice among the various commentators. Indeed, artists can play the role of change agent, presenting works inspired by possibilities of biotechnology. The book features the work of 10 artists, along with 18 essays and a poem, all of which aim to bring differing perspectives on biotechnology and the interplay between art and science." Canadian BioTechnologist 2.0 [Blog accessed August 10, 2010]"Compiled and co-edited by Sean and Timonty Caulfield, Imagining Science is a distinctive collection of informative essays and memorable original artwork by artists, scientists and social commentators from around the world addressing complex and controversial legal, ethical and social concerns about advances in biotechnology ranging from stem cell research, to cloning, to genetic testing. The result is a synthesis of seminal scientific and creative research. Imagining Science is a unique series of collaborations highlighting the functional role art plays in accessibly assessing biomedical technologies and challenging ethical, religious and philosophical boundaries. Thoughtful and thought-provoking, Imagining Science is highly recommended for personal, professional, academic, and community library reference collections and supplemental reading lists." Midwest Book Review, September 2009
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University of Alberta. Department of Art and Design Perceptions of Promise Biotechnology Society and
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ethics for Bioengineering Scientists
Book SynopsisThis book introduces bioengineers and students who must generate and/or report scientific data to the ethical challenges they will face in preserving the integrity of their data. It provides the perspective of reaching ethical decisions via pathways that treat data as clients, to whom bioengineering scientists owe a responsibility that is an existential component of their professional identity. The initial chapters lay a historical, biological and philosophical foundation for ethics as a human activity, and data as a foundation of science. The middle chapters explore ethical challenges in lay, engineering, medical and bioengineering scientist settings. These chapters focus on micro-ethics, individual behavior, and cases that showcase the consequences of violating data integrity. Macro-ethics, policy, is dealt with in the Enrichment sections at the end of the chapters, with essay problems and subjects for debates (in a classroom setting). The book can be used for individual study, usTable of Contents1. Bioengineering and ethics: Objective data vs. subjective reason. 2. Does ethical behavior have a biological foundation? 3. Moral analysis: Philosophical foundations of ethical action. 4. Moral analysis: Deriving a moral decision. 5. Separating professional from lay ethics. 6. Engineering ethics. 7. Medical ethics. 8. Bioengineering scientist ethics. 9. Ethics of research with non-human animals. 10. Health professionals and historic human research ethics. 11. Health professionals and modern human research ethics. 12. Medical product development and the FDA. 13. Ethics of medical product failure and the courts. Appendix A: Suggested Debate format. Appendix B: Informed Consent. Appendix C: Advanced Care Directive. Appendix D: UCLA Policy 993. Appendix E: Significant events in the history of human experimentation. Appendix F: Examples for Safe Medical Devices Act report incidents.
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