IBA Seminar: Biotechnology Patent Issues

Patent issues

conducted in the 1980s, is estimated to run to £15 billion. The UK government's Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) estimates that this facility could save 5.6 Mt carbon dioxide per year, in comparison to new-built gas-fired power plants. The carbon footprint of building the barrage would be paid back in 5–8 months, according to the SDC. The concept is based on proven technology, as a simi...

Biosafety Issues in Biotechnology and Engineering of Microorganisms

Currently much debate, attention and concern surrounds the use of genetically modified plants or animals. But there has not been much concern about microorganisms, although we all are aware of the place of microorganisms in the circle of life, their abundance and diversity. There are many examples regarding the application of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs), however, like other hig...

ethical issues in medical biotechnology

the extraordinary revolution in biotechnology has created new possibilities for curing disease and manipulating our genetic heritage. it is easy to see how biotechnology can be used for medicinal purposes. knowledge of the genetic makeup of our species, the genetic basis of heritable diseases, and the invention of technology to manipulate and fix mutant genes provides methods to treat the disea...

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Ethical Issues in Medical Biotechnology

The extraordinary revolution in biotechnology has created new possibilities for curing disease and manipulating our genetic heritage. It is easy to see how biotechnology can be used for medicinal purposes. Knowledge of the genetic makeup of our species, the genetic basis of heritable diseases, and the invention of technology to manipulate and fix mutant genes provides methods to treat the disea...