{"product_id":"dna-technology-9781440850479","title":"DNA Technology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis accessibly written book introduces readers to DNAone of the most important technologies for the manipulation of all forms of life, from simple bacteria to plants and animals. It also addresses the most important social, ethical, political, economic, and other issues raised by this form of technology.The great strides made in our understanding of the structure and function of DNA in recent decades have led to applying this invaluable knowledge to use in serving humanity. For example, recent discoveries in the field of genetic editing have created the potential for the creation of life forms de novo, a possibility that results in profound ethical issues for the human race that are just beginning to be discussed. What other positiveand potentially negativedevelopments are coming our way with continuing advancements in DNA research? \u003ci\u003eDNA Technology: A Reference Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e provides an up-to-date historical overview and general technical background to the topic as well as a broad in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition maintains the organization of the original, with sections for background and history; problems, issues, and solutions; profiles of individuals and organizations; data and documents; an extensive annotated bibliography; and a chronology. It will be most helpful to students needing a solid scientific background and looking for multidisciplinary information on various DNA technologies and related controversies. For libraries that own the previous edition and support programs in biology, biomedical science, or forensic science, purchase of this updated edition is necessary because the technology is advancing so quickly. Summing Up: Recommended. High school through undergraduate students; general readers. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface to the First Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePreface to the Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e1 Background and History,\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction, Modifying Life: The Early History, The Birth of Genetics, The Road to DNA, The Structure of DNA, The Rise of Molecular Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Cloning, Transgenic Plants and Animals, Practical Applications of Transgenic Organisms, Research, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, GM Products Resistant to Certain Pests, GM Products Resistant to Herbicides, GM Products with Nutritional Value or Other Benefits, Industry, Gene Therapy and Genetic Testing, Genetic Testing, Forensic DNA Testing, Recent Advances in DNA Technology, Conclusion, References, \u003cb\u003e2 Problems, Issues, and Solutions,\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction, Forensic Science, DNA Databases, DNA Fingerprinting Worldwide, Low Copy Number DNA, Genetically Modified Organisms, The First Genetically Modified Animal: AquAdvantage Salmon, Public Opinion about GM Foods, Regulation of GM Crops and Food, Labeling of GM Foods, GM Foods in the European Union, Xenotransplantation, Pharming, Genetic Testing, Risks and Benefits, Issues of Privacy and Confidentiality, Regulation, Genetic Counseling, Gene Therapy, Trends in Gene Therapy, Regulations, Cloning, Therapeutic and Reproductive Cloning, Controversies about Cloning, Human Reproductive Cloning, Therapeutic Cloning, Regulations in the United States, Cloning Issues Worldwide, The Double-Edged Sword of CRISPR Technology, Conclusion, References, \u003cb\u003e3 Perspectives,\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction, Optogenetics: \u003ci\u003eArpita Dave,\u003c\/i\u003e Africans Using Autosomal DNA Testing to Find Distant Family Members: \u003ci\u003eLaKisha David,\u003c\/i\u003e Mandatory GMO Labeling Is the \"Right to Be Deceived\": \u003ci\u003eJon Entine,\u003c\/i\u003e A Brave New World for CRISPR\/Cas9: Scientific Limitations and Ethical Considerations: \u003ci\u003eRachele Hendricks-Sturrup,\u003c\/i\u003e Genome Editing Opens Brave New World: \u003ci\u003eNerissa Hoglen,\u003c\/i\u003e Finding a Face in the DNA: \u003ci\u003eClara MacCarald,\u003c\/i\u003e CRISPR Controversies: \u003ci\u003eDeirdre Manion-Fischer,\u003c\/i\u003e Modified DNA for Targeted Therapeutics: \u003ci\u003eManish Muhuri,\u003c\/i\u003e CRISPR and Beyond—What the Future Holds for Gene Editing: \u003ci\u003eSheila T. Yong,\u003c\/i\u003e Forensic Use of DNA Technology: \u003ci\u003eJon Zonderman,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e4 Profiles,\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction, Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), AgBioWorld, American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), American Society of Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH), American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT), American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), W. French Anderson (1936– ), Werner Arber (1929– ), Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL), Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (AFDAA), Oswald Avery (1877–1955), Paul Berg (1926– ), Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS), Herbert Boyer (1936– ), California Certified Organic Farmer (CCOF), Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity (CBHD), 185 Center for Food Safety (CFS), Center for Genetics and Society (CGS), Center for Genomics and Public Health (CGPH), Erwin Chargaff (1905–2002), Emmanuelle Charpentier (1968– ), 189 Mary-Dell Chilton (1939– ), Coalition for Genetic Fairness (CGF), Stanley N. Cohen (1935– ), Council for Responsible Genetics (CRG), Francis Crick (1916–2004), Karl Deisseroth (1971– ), Jennifer Doudna (1964– ), European NGO Network on Genetic Engineering (GENET), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rosalind Franklin (1920–1958), Genetic Alliance, Greenpeace, Woo-suk Hwang (1953– ), Innocence Project, Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), International Bioethics Committee (IBC), International Biopharmaceutical Association (IBPA), International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Sir Alec Jeffreys (1950– ), Gregor Mendel (1822–1884), Johannes Friedrich Miescher (1844–1895), Juan Francisco Martinez Mojica (1963– ), Kary Mullis (1944– ), National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Society of Genetics Counselors (NSGC), Marshall Nirenberg (1927–2010), Non-GMO Project, Northwest Resistance against Genetic Engineering (NW RAGE), Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA), Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG), Organic Consumers Association (OCA), Ingo Potrykus (1933– ), Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, Hamilton O. Smith (1931– ), Robert A. Swanson (1947–1999), Dizhou Tong (1902–1979), Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), J. Craig Venter (1946– ), James Watson (1928– ), \u003cb\u003e5 Data and Documents,\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction, Data, Table 5.1. Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the United States, 1996–2015 (percentage of planted land, in acres), Table 5.2. Types of Genetically Engineered Corn and Cotton in the United States, 2000–2015 (percentage of planted land, in acres), Table 5.3. Number of Releases, Sites, and Constructs Authorized by Aphis for Evaluation, Table 5.4. Number of Releases of Genetically Engineered Varieties by APHIS, by Crop, as of September 2013, Table 5.5. Number of Releases Approved by APHIS by Gene Trait, to September 2013, Table 5.6. Institutions with Greatest Number of APHIS Permits for Genetically Engineered Crops, to September 2013, Table 5.7. CODIS Statistics for 15 Top States, as of February 2016, Documents, \u003ci\u003eDaubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e (1993), Executive Order 13145 (2000), Regulations with Respect to Genetically Modified Foods: European Union (2003), Alaska State Law on Genetic Privacy (2004), Post-Conviction DNA Testing (2004), United Nations Declaration on Human Cloning (2005), Additional Protocol to the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, Concerning Genetic Testing for Health Purposes (2008), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (2008), Vermont Act 120 (GM Food Labeling) (2014), Rule 702. Federal Rules of Evidence (2015), \u003ci\u003eGrocery Manufacturers Association, et al. v. William H. Sorrell, et al.\u003c\/i\u003e Case No. 5:14-cv-117 (2015), \u003ci\u003ePeople v. Collins\u003c\/i\u003e; NY Slip Op 25227 [49 Misc 3d 595] (2015), Collection and Use of DNA Identification Information from Certain Federal Offenders 42 U.S. Code § 14135a (2016), Issues of DNA Collection, \u003ci\u003eMaryland v. King 569 U.S. ___\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eState v. Medina, et al.\u003c\/i\u003e 2014 VT 69 (2014), \u003cb\u003e6 Annotated Bibliography,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e7 Chronology,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGlossary,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAbout the Author,\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019841667415,"sku":"9781440850479","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781440850479.jpg?v=1750781437","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dna-technology-9781440850479","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}