DNA technology : a reference handbook /: a reference handbook. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David E. Newton.
• Authors: Newton, David E
• Contents: Background and history -- Problems, issues, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents. 1. Background and history : -- 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 -- Gene therapy and genetic testing -- Forensic DNA testing -- Recent advances in DNA technology -- Conclusion -- References. 2. Problems, issues, and solutions : -- Introduction -- Forensic science -- Genetically modified organisms -- Xenotransplantation-- Pharming -- Genetic testing -- Genetic counseling -- Gene therapy -- Cloning -- The double-edged sword of CRISPR technology -- Conclusion -- References. 3. Perspectives : -- Introduction -- Optogenetics / Arpita Dave -- Africans using autosomal DNA testing to find distant family members / LaKisha David -- Mandatory GMO labeling is the "Right to be deceived" / Jon Entine -- A brave new world for CRISPR/Cas9: Scientific limitations and ethical considerations / Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup -- Genome editing opens brave new world / Nerissa Hoglen -- Finding a face in the DNA / Clara MacCarald -- CRISPR controversies / Deirdre Manion-Fischer -- Modified DNA for targeted therapeutics / Manish Muhuri -- CRISPR and beyond -- what the future holds for gene editing / Shelia T. Yong -- Forensic use of DNA technology / Jon Zonderman. 4. Profiles : -- 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) -- 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- ) -- 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) -- DizhouTong (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- ). 5. Data and Documents : -- Data : -- Table 5.1: Adoption of genetically engineered crops in the United States, 1996-2015 -- Table 5.2: Types of genetically engineered corn and cotton in the United States, 2000-2015 -- Table 5.3: Number of releases, sites, and constructs authorized by APHIS for evaluation -- Table 5.4: Number of releases approved by APHIS by gene trait, to September 2013 -- Table 5.6: Institutions with greatestnumber of APHIS permits for genetically engineered crops, to September 2013 -- Table 5.4: CODIS Statistics for 15 top states as of February 2016 ; -- Documents : -- Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. (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) -- Grocery Manufacturers Association, et al, v. William H. Sorrell, et al. Case No. 5: 14cv-117 (2015) -- People v. Collins, NY Slip Op 25227 [49 Misc 3d 595] (2015) -- Collection and use of DNA identification information from certain federal offenders 42 U.S. Code ʹ14135a (2016) -- Issues of DNA Collection: Maryland v. King 569 U.S. -- State v. Medina, et al. 2014 VT 69 (2014) -- 6. Annotated bibliography -- 7. Chronology.
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: New York : ABC-CLIO
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (392 pages)
• Subjects: 660.6/5; Science -- Life Sciences -- Genetics & Genomics; Genetic engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Genetics -- Technique; DNA; Genetic Techniques; DNA; Biotechnology; Genetics; Génétique -- Technique; ADN; Biotechnologie; bioengineering; Genetics -- Technique; DNA; Genetic engineering; Science: general issues; Handbook; Handbooks and manuals; Handbooks and manuals; Guides et manuels
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216075554
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.