Ethical eye - The human genome

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Scientific and technological developments are rapidly transforming the world in which we live. With progress and change, however, the human race is faced with new dilemmas. Hidden behind the jargon, to what extent are we aware of the impact these advances are having on our lives? Starting with the human genome, Council of Europe Publishing's new thought-provoking Ethical eye series looks at the crucial issues behind some of these key developments. In this volume, ten international experts look at the topic from different angles, providing factual information about what the human genome is, how genomic research is affecting industry, how it is being used to improve medicine, the ethical implications of this research, what this research tells us about about our origins and our relations to animals, and whether the genome should be protected against commercial use. This reference book is written with a wide readership in mind, and will be of interest both for the specialist and the non-specialist. CONTENTS Foreword by Walter Schwimmer List of contributors Introduction by Professor Mattei What is the human genome? by Dr Paul Billings, and Ms Sophia Koliopoulos An ethical code for human genetics by Professor Juan Ramon Lacadena Predictive medicine by Professor Jean Dausset Gene therapy by Professor Robert Manaranche Industry and the human genome by Drs Mike Furness and Kenny Pollock The human genome: individual property or common heritage? by Professor Bartha Maria Knoppers The bordelines of humanity by Professor Jens Reich Conclusions by Professor Mattei Appendices: Some useful terms Websites

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