Scientific-Technical Backgrounds for Biotechnology Regulations - Eurocourses: Technological Innovation 1994 edition

Marc Notes: Based on the lectures given during the Eurocourse on 'Scientific-Technical Backgrounds for Biotechnology Regulations' held at the Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy, June 4-7, 1991--T.p. verso.; Includes bibliographical references. Table of Contents: Introductory Remark. Part 1: Genetic Engineering: Research Activities. Genetic Engineering: an Overview; V. Sgaramella. Gene Transfer in Nature: Its Mechanisms and Limitations; J. Davies. The Blood Coagulation Cascade: the Proteins and Their Biosynthesis by Recombinant DNA; E. W. Davie, B. Carter. Development of Genetically Engineered Microorganisms and Testing of Their Fate and Activity in Microcosms; D. F. Dwyer. Research Activities of the European Communities in Biosafety; I. Economidis. Part 2: Genetic Engineering: Industrial Applications. Safety in Biotechnology and the Large in vitro Propagation of Animal Cells for Derived or Recombinant Products; M. J. Comer, D. V. Hoerschelmann, U. Behrendt, J. Wahl, K. H. Sellinger. Industrial Fermentations with Genetically Modified Microorganisms; J. L. Mahler. The Production of Human Insulin; J. Thorley. Industrial Production of Vaccines and Therapeutic Molecules by rDNA Technology; G. C. Viscomi. Part 3: Genetic Engineering: Agricultural Applications. Basics of Plant Gene Transformation; G. Van den Eede. Field Releases of Transgenic Plants in Practice; W. De Greef. The Widespread Use of Transgenic Crops -- Opportunities and Perspectives; P. J. Dale. Part 4: Regulatory Issues. Regulation and Bio-Industry Development; R. Ugo, V. Lungagnani. Public Reaction to Biotechnology and to the Release of GMOs in Europe; F. Terragni. Uncertainty and Regulation; S. O. Funtowicz, J. R. Ravetz. Part 5: Regulatory Framework. Regulation of Medicinal Products Derived from Biotechnology in the European Community; P. Brunko. General Principles of the Council Directive on the Protection of Workers from the Risks Related to Exposure to Biological Agents at Work; H. Martin. Patenting Biotechnological Inventions; C. Gugerell. The Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOs; J. Kioussi. The Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms; F. Campagnari. The EPA Perspective on Biotechnology; L. Zeph. Publisher Marketing: Genetic engineering has produced impressive results in biological research. This book is intended to indicate that regulatory provisions for biotechnological activities should be in agreement and not in open contradiction with scientific knowledge and established technological experience.