Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds Reviews

Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds

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Improving Nature?: The Science and Ethics of Genetic Engineering

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Over the past decade, discussions about genetic engineering have spread from research laboratories to the national news. Indeed, as technology rapidly advances, genetic engineering is becoming one of the most-talked-about issues of our time. Supporters and opponents of genetic engineering agree that it has the potential to change our lives more than any other technological advance. The authors of this timely book, a biologist and a philosopher, combine their considerable expertise to examine the implications of genetic engineering for the future of our everyday lives. Written in a clear, nontechnical style, this book delves thoroughly into the biological and ethical considerations we must confront in the face of genetic engineering technology. In every chapter, the authors tackle hot-button issues such as the possible consequences of genetic engineering of plants, animals, and humans, and the justification for improving upon nature. Readers of Improving Nature? will emerge soundly informed of the issue of genetic engineering and fascinated by its possibilities.

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Genetic Engineering

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Scientists are learning to manipulate the genes of plants and animals, changing existing organisms and creating new ones. By taking control of the mechanisms that govern heredity in other species, humans are actively directing their own evolution. Breakthroughs have come so quickly that many people find them strange and frightening. “Genetic Engineering” traces the history of genetic science up to the present day and proposes some thoughts about how it is likely to affect the future. This engaging new resource describes some of the developments in the first few years of the 21st century and how society is coping with some of the ethical challenges that accompany them. Politicians and the public are now facing tremendously important choices about how genetic engineering and its products should be used. This insightful resource helps put things into perspective and gives an idea of the risks involved in genetic engineering. Ideal for high school and college students and a much broader audience with little or no scientific background, “Genetic Engineering” tells the fascinating story of where genetics came from, what it has made possible, and where it is likely to take humankind. Chapters of this title include: From Breeding to a Science of Heredity; Classical Genetics (1900-1950); Molecular Genetics – What Genes Are and How They Work (1950-1970); The Rise of Genetic Engineering (1970-1990); Genetic Engineering in the Age of Genomes; and, Ethics and Genetic Engineering.

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Pocket Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

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Biotechnology and genetic engineering are the key technologies of the 21st century. They allow the findings in cell biology and genetics, biochemistry and microbiology, biochemical engineering and bioinformatics to be applied to health care, agriculture, food production, environmental protection and alternative production methods for chemicals.
This handy book provides broad coverage of the relevant facts on products, methods and applications. It discusses the opportunities and risks involved in these new technologies, combined with ethical, economic and safety considerations. Instructive and attractive color illustrations as well as an excellent didactic approach throughout make this a perfect introduction to the field — for professionals and students alike.

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Redesigning Life?: The Worldwide Challenge to Genetic Engineering

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In today’s world genetic engineering, animal cloning and new reproductive technologies are being promoted as the keys to a brighter future. But plenty of farmers, scientists, and concerned citizens disagree. Growing evidence shows that genetically engineered foods are hazardous to our health and the environment. Animal cloning and human genetic engineering raises troubling ethical questions. This book examines the hidden hazards, and controversy, of these new genetic technologies.

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