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Gene therapy : prospective technology assessment in its societal context /

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This book presents work that has been conducted as part of the research project "Discourse on ethical questions of biomedicine" of the interdisciplinary Working Group Bioethics and Science Communication at the Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)in Berlin-Buch, Germany. This b...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Niewöhner, Jörg, Tannert, Christof, 1946-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2006.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Gene therapy.
Gene therapy > Social aspects.
Genetic Therapy
Genetic Therapy > trends
Genetic Therapy > ethics
Genetic Therapy > legislation & jurisprudence
Gene Transfer Techniques
Thérapie génique.
Thérapie génique > Aspect social.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychotherapy > General.
Gene therapy
gentherapie
gene therapy
bioethics
ethiek
ethics
medisch onderzoek
medical research
humane ziekten
human diseases
klinische aspecten
clinical aspects
vectoren, ziekten
disease vectors
perceptie
perception
psychologie
psychology
technology assessment
Pharmacology
Human Pathology
Farmacologie
Humane pathologie
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Summary:This book presents work that has been conducted as part of the research project "Discourse on ethical questions of biomedicine" of the interdisciplinary Working Group Bioethics and Science Communication at the Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)in Berlin-Buch, Germany. This book offers ground-breaking ideas on how the daily interworking of cutting-edge biomedical research assess the broader social context and its communication to stakeholders and the public. Editors cover three aspects: Scientific, Ethical and Legal, and Perception and Communication. This work establishes an international and interdisciplinary network of excellent researchers at the beginning of their careers, who brilliantly integrate their work into the different perspectives on gene therapy from the natural and social sciences, as well as the humanities and law. * Discusses biological and cellular barriers limiting the clinical application of nonviral gene delivery systems * Addresses such questions as: Does patent granting hinder the development of Gene Therapy products? * Offers insight in the future of public perception of gene therapy in Europe * Provides details on how to communicate risks in gene therapy
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 252 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780444528063
0444528067
9780080470931
0080470939
1280964030
9781280964039