Sheldon Krimsky Knihy

For a quarter of a century, the Council for Responsible Genetics has provided a unique historical lens into the modern history, science, ethics, and politics of genetic technologies. Since 1983 the Council has had leading scientists, activists, science writers, and public health advocates researching and reporting on a broad spectrum of issues, including genetically engineered foods, biological weapons, genetic privacy and discrimination, reproductive technologies, and human cloning. Biotechnology in Our Lives examines how these issues affect us daily whether we realize it or not. Written for the nonscientist, it looks at the many applications of genetics on the world around us by posing questions such as: What should we know about genetics and childbirth? Can our genes keep us from qualifying for health insurance? Can gene therapy cure cancer? Is behavior genetically determined? Why would the FBI want our genes? Are foreign genes in our food? And much more Ultimately, this definitive book on the subject also encourages us to think about the social, environmental, and moral ramifications of where this technology is taking us.

Explores how the United States and other countries have balanced the use of DNA databanks in criminal justice with the privacy rights of their citizenry, arguing that collecting DNA from those who are arrested, but not charged, can infringe on their constitutional rights and debunking the myth that DNA profiling is infallible.

A dramatic new way to explore controversial science: Socratic dialogues. These creative debates follow the nuances and complexities of stem cell research and emerging therapies for informed readers and newcomers alike.

The debate over genetically modified organisms: health and safety concerns, environmental impact, and scientific opinions.

The book provides an in-depth historical analysis of the environmental endocrine hypothesis, exploring its evolution and significance. It delves into the broader scientific implications, as well as the political and social consequences associated with endocrine disruption. Through this examination, the author highlights the interconnectedness of environmental science and societal issues, offering a comprehensive view of the topic's relevance in contemporary discussions.

An accessible and engaging introduction to how DNA ancestry tests work and what they can be used for, as well as the ethical and privacy concerns surrounding their use. The book portrays a realistic view of the art and science behind genetic genealogy testing for the general reader.