Recent advances in biotechnology in areas as diverse as
agriculture, the environment, food, and healthcare have led to much
debate and media attention. This unique reference resource for
advanced high school students and teachers explores the science
behind these new technologies and examines the stakeholders and
their stakes in the various debates. The author presents views of
scientists, doctors, insurance companies, and big businesses, among
others, on such issues as genetic testing, patenting of human gene
sequences, cloning, and genetically engineered food.
Each chapter addresses a specific issue with the goals of
helping readers understand all the different ways biotechnology is
being explored and implemented in our lives today, as well as to
critically perceive the arguments being made concerning these
issues. Students will learn there is more to biotechnology than
cloning sheep, that it is also used for such purposes as making
cheese and beer. Each topic is presented as a Case Study describing
of a range of technologies and a diversity of stakeholders that
will allow users to draw their own conclusions. This introduction
to the technologies and the debates surrounding them also
encourages students to take advantage of the many available sources
for further research, particularly on the Internet.
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