The Global Genome
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The Global Genome
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Author : Eugene Thacker
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2006-09-08
The Global Genome written by Eugene Thacker and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-08 with Science categories.
How global biotechnology is redefining "life itself." In the age of global biotechnology, DNA can exist as biological material in a test tube, as a sequence in a computer database, and as economically valuable information in a patent. In The Global Genome, Eugene Thacker asks us to consider the relationship of these three entities and argues that—by their existence and their interrelationships—they are fundamentally redefining the notion of biological life itself. Biological science and the biotech industry are increasingly organized at a global level, in large part because of the use of the Internet in exchanging biological data. International genome sequencing efforts, genomic databases, the development of World Intellectual Property policies, and the "borderless" business of biotech are all evidence of the global intersections of biology and informatics—of genetic codes and computer codes. Thacker points out the internal tension in the very concept of biotechnology: the products are more "tech" than "bio," but the technology itself is fully biological, composed of the biomaterial labor of genes, proteins, cells, and tissues. Is biotechnology a technology at all, he asks, or is it a notion of "life itself" that is inseparable from its use in the biotech industry? The three sections of the book cover the three primary activities of biotechnology today: the encoding of biological materials into digital form—as in bioinformatics and genomics; its recoding in various ways—including the "biocolonialism" of mapping genetically isolated ethnic populations and the newly pervasive concern over "biological security"; and its decoding back into biological materiality—as in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Thacker moves easily from science to philosophy to political economics, enlivening his account with ideas from such thinkers as Georges Bataille, Georges Canguilhem, Michel Foucault, Antonio Negri, and Paul Virilio. The "global genome," says Thacker, makes it impossible to consider biotechnology without the context of globalism.
The Global Genome
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Author : Eugene Thacker
language : en
Publisher: Mit Press
Release Date : 2005
The Global Genome written by Eugene Thacker and has been published by Mit Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.
How global biotechnology is redefining "life itself."
Genomics And The Global Bioeconomy
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Author : Catalina Lopez-Correa
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2022-09-22
Genomics And The Global Bioeconomy written by Catalina Lopez-Correa and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-22 with Medical categories.
Genomics and the Global Bioeconomy, a new volume in the Translational and Applied Genomics series, empowers researchers, administrators, and sustainability leaders to apply genomics and novel omics technologies to advance the global bioeconomy and sustainability. Here, more than 15 international experts illustrate—with concrete examples across various industries and areas of global need—how genomics is addressing some of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Chapters offer an in-depth, case-based treatment of various topics, from genomics technologies supporting sustainability development goals to novel synthetic biology advancements improving biofuel production, conservation, sustainable food production, bioremediation, and genomic monitoring. Editors Catalina Lopez-Correa and Adrian Suarez-Gonzalez skillfully bring clarity to this diverse and increasingly impactful research, uniting various perspectives to inspire fresh innovation in driving the global bioeconomy. Presents concrete examples and detailed discussions that illustrate how to use genomics and omics technologies to drive the global bioeconomy Examines how genomics is addressing the most pressing environmental, agricultural, economic, and natural resources challenges of our time Features chapter contributions from international experts who are applying genomic technologies across various fields, from agriculture to biofuel production, bioremediation, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation
Accelerating Access To Genomics For Global Health
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Author : World Health Organization
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2022-07-22
Accelerating Access To Genomics For Global Health written by World Health Organization and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-22 with Medical categories.
This publication presents the recommendations of the WHO Science Council to the Director-General on accelerating access to genomics for global health. A series of workshops was held in 2021 to gather information and perspectives on this topic. Fifteen actions are recommended to achieve the goal of accelerating access to genomics for global health.
The Mutant Project
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Author : Eben Kirksey
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2021-03-03
The Mutant Project written by Eben Kirksey and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-03 with Science categories.
Prologue: The World on Notice -- 1: I'm Quite Glad That I Wasn't First -- 2: A Typical Shenzhen Story -- 3: The Best Humans Haven't Been Produced Yet -- 4: Winner Takes All -- 5: Look at Those Muscles, Look at That Butt -- 6: A Moral Choice -- 7: Will I Have to Mortgage My House? -- 8: The Cancer Moonshot -- 9: Free Health Care for All -- 10: Silence = Death -- 11: Immortality Has to Be the Goal --12: I Don't Want to Walk, I Want to Fly -- 13: High-Quality Children -- 14: #Transracial -- 15: American Medicine and Only for You -- 16: He Was Busy, Busy, Always Doing Research -- 17: A Hammer, Looking for a Nail -- 18: Beautiful Lies -- 19: Two Healthy Baby Girls? -- 20: Mixed Wisdom -- 21: They Are Moving Forward -- 22: Chinese Scientists Are Creating CRISPR Babies -- 23: Bubbles Vanishing into Air -- 24: The Horse has Already Bolted -- Epilogue: We Have Never Been Human.
Genomics Applications For The Developing World
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Author : Karen E. Nelson
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-05-10
Genomics Applications For The Developing World written by Karen E. Nelson and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-10 with Science categories.
This book evolved from the editors strong belief that the information and new developments that were evolving from the rapidly growing field of genomics and that are happening primarily in the developed world have not happened at a parallel rate in the developing world. One would have hoped that by now the technologies and approaches would have been adapted on a far greater scale. In addition to this, the associated information is not always easily accessible, and is not disseminated in a format that can become a useful reference for scientists, students and others who reside in developing countries.
As The Future Catches You
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Author : Juan Enriquez
language : en
Publisher: Crown Currency
Release Date : 2001-11-06
As The Future Catches You written by Juan Enriquez and has been published by Crown Currency this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-06 with Science categories.
You will never look at the world in the same way after reading As the Future Catches You. Juan Enriquez puts you face to face with a series of unprecedented political, ethical, economic, and financial issues, dramatically demonstrating the cascading impact of the genetic, digital, and knowledge revolutions on your life. Genetics will be the dominant language of this century. Those who can “speak it” will acquire direct and deliberate control over all forms of life. But most countries and individuals remain illiterate in what is rapidly becoming the greatest single driver of the global economy. Wealth will be more concentrated and those with knowledge to sell–both countries and individuals–will be the winners. Consider what will happen when: • Your genetic code can be digitally imprinted on an ID card and your insurance company and employer see that you are genetically disposed to, say, heart disease. • Pharmaceutical products are developed so that you can eat genetically modified broccoli to protect yourself from cancer. • Cloning will be as common as in vitro fertilization and scientists can influence the genetic design not only of other species but of your own children. • Creating wealth no longer requires many hands. Lone individuals are giving birth to entire new industries that rapidly become bigger than the economies of most countries on earth, but create very few jobs. As the Future Catches You resembles no other book. A typical page may contain just a few dozen words. But each seemingly discrete fact is like a chip in an intellectual mosaic that reveals its meaning and beauty only as you step back and see the big picture. Juan Enriquez is like the best teacher you ever had, one who helps you to see something in a new light and makes you say, “Now I get it!” Juan Enriquez’s main point is that technology is not kind, it does not say “please,” but slams into existing systems and destroys them while creating new ones. Countries and individuals can either surf new and powerful waves of change–or get crushed trying to stop them. The future is catching us all. Let it catch you with your eyes wide open.
Public Health Genomics And International Wealth Creation
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Author : Ebomoyi, E. William
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2016-03-30
Public Health Genomics And International Wealth Creation written by Ebomoyi, E. William and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-30 with Medical categories.
In 2003, the secrets of the human genome were cracked open, creating a flurry of anticipation (and more than a little commercial buzz) about the role that genetic modification would play in years to come. This burgeoning field stands poised to redefine old paradigms and reshape industries such as medicine, agriculture, pharmacology, and biotechnology. Public Health Genomics and International Wealth Creation seeks to explore new opportunities and challenges in genomic commercialization by presenting a roadmap of current research, setting forth clear guidelines for how genomics can be wielded safely and ethically in a manner concordant with public welfare. Addressing problems such as chronic disease, world hunger, and global economic disparity, this book is an essential reference source for doctors, bioethicists, human genome specialists, and scientists in the fields of genetics and genomics. This authored monograph contains chapters on topics ranging from agronomics and biotechnology to commercial genomics, genome sequencing, cancer genomics, and more.
The Global Human Genome Programme
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Author : Megascience, the OECD Forum
language : en
Publisher: OECD
Release Date : 1995
The Global Human Genome Programme written by Megascience, the OECD Forum and has been published by OECD this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Science categories.
Promising Genomics
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Author : Michael Fortun
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2008-09-02
Promising Genomics written by Michael Fortun and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-02 with Medical categories.
Part detective story, part exposé and part travelogue, this book investigates one of the signature biotech stories of our time and, in doing so, opens a window onto the world of genome science. Fortun examines how deCODE Genetics in Iceland became one of the wealthiest, and most scandalous, companies of its kind.