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Ethical eye : the human genome / Human genome co-ordinated by Jean-François Mattei. - Strasbourg : Croton-on-Hudson, NY : Council of Europe ; Manhattan Pub. Co. [distributor], c2001. - 145 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm.

Also available in French under the title: Regard éthique.

Includes bibliographical references.

Foreword / by Walter Schwimmer -- Intorduction / by Jean-François Mattei -- What is the human genome? / by Paul Billings and Sophia Koliopoulos -- An ethical code for human genetics / Juan-Ramón Lacadena -- Predictive medicine / by Jean Dausset -- Gene therapy / Robert Manaranche -- Industry and the human genome / Mike Furness and Kenny Pollock -- The human genome: individual property or common heritage? / Bartha Maria Knoppers -- At the frontiers of humanity / by Jens Reich -- conclusion / by Jean-François Mattei.

This text begins by defining the human genome, then looks at topics including: the historical development of genetics and the International Human Genome Project; prospects for the fields of medicine; health, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

ISBN: 9287145687 9789287145680

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101153111 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Genome, Human.
Bioethical Issues.
Medische genetica.
Ethische aspecten.
Human genome--Research--Moral and ethical aspects.
Human genetics--Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: QH442 / .E84 2001

Dewey Class. No.: 174.957

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2002 M-624 QH 447 / E84 2001