Unlock the complexities of bioinformation with this enlightening book that delves into the multifaceted world of data derived from our very DNA. In 'Bioinformation: The New Resource Frontier', authors Bronwyn Parry and Beth Greenhough unearth pressing questions related to bioethics, privacy, and commercialization. This 208-page volume, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017, serves as an essential resource for scholars, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the burgeoning field of bioinformatics. The text probes into who holds the rights to bioinformation, spotlighting individual versus commercial interests and the societal implications of this rapidly evolving landscape. Discover the significant challenges and opportunities posed by 'Big Bioinformational Data' as the book navigates topics such as biobanking, forensic bioinformation, and genealogical research. As the demand for this unique resource escalates, understanding these critical issues will empower you to interact with bioinformation responsibly. With free shipping on this item and a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks, now is the perfect time to enrich your knowledge and engage in the conversations surrounding the economic, social, and ethical landscapes of bioinformation. This is a brand new condition item with ISBN 9781509505463, laying the groundwork for a 'bioinformational commons' that serves generations to come.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509505463
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208


Description:
From DNA sequences stored on computer databases to archived forensic samples and biomedical records, bioinformation comes in many forms. Its unique provenance “ the fact that it is 'mined' from the very fabric of the human body “ makes it a mercurial resource; one that no one seemingly owns, but in which many have deeply vested interestsWho has the right to exploit and benefit from bioinformation? The individual or community from whom it was derived? The scientists and technicians who make its extraction both possible and meaningful or the commercial and political interests which fund this work? Who is excluded or even at risk from its commercialisation? And what threats and opportunities might the generation of 'Big Bioinformational Data' raise?In this groundbreaking book, authors Bronwyn Parry and Beth Greenhough explore the complex economic, social and political questions arising from the creation and use of bioinformation. Drawing on a range of highly topical cases, including the commercialization of human sequence data; the forensic use of retained bioinformation; biobanking and genealogical research, they show how demand for this resource has grown significantly driving a burgeoning but often highly controversial global economy in bioinformation. But, they argue, change is afoot as new models emerge that challenge the ethos of privatisation by creating instead a dynamic open source 'bioinformational commons' available for all future generations.