The future of DNA [electronic resource] : Proceedings of an international If gene conference on presuppositions in science and expectations in society held at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland, 2nd – 5th October 1996 /

1 Introduction II If gene coordinators -- DNA-Thinking in Science and Society -- 2 The limits of culture in biotechnology -- 3 The cultural powers of the gene — identity, destiny and the social meaning of heredity -- 4 The archetypal gene — the open history of a successful concept -- 5 Back to the future — towards a spiritual attitude for managing DNA -- DNA In Living Organisms -- 6 DNA in the environment: ecological, and therefore societal, implications -- 7 DNA and the new organicism -- 8 DNA at the edge of contextual biology -- DNA and Human Biography -- 9 The role of genetic disposition in human health and disease — bioethical aspects of DNA testing -- 10 Genomic instability — a story of repair, cancer and evolution, with existential impact on the individual -- 11 Human biography and its genetic instrument -- Plenary Discussions -- 12 Practising a power free dialogue in the plenary sessions about modern biotechnology -- Workshops -- 13 Gene concepts in motion: from Mendel to molecules -- 14 DNA and food technology — between natural food and food design -- 15 DNA and education -- 16 The biotechnology dialogue in the Netherlands -- 17 The genetification of our culture -- 18 DNA in context — genes, organisms and evolution illustrated through algae and buttercups -- 19 Transgenic plants — consequences and impacts for production and ecology -- 20 Intrinsic value of plants and animals: from philosophy to implementation -- 21 Does human retardation occur at the molecular level? -- 22 Genetic disabilities — predictive diagnosis, gene therapy and communal care -- 23 Heredity, gene therapy and religion -- 24 Genetic engineering and xenotransplantation -- 25 Embryo, heredity and DNA -- Round Table Discussions -- 26 Meeting the person behind the scientist involved in gene technology — summary of the round table discussions -- Closing Remarks And Reflection -- 27 Biotechnology as a socio-technical ensemble — closing remarks and reflection -- 28 If gene network.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Wirz, J. editor., Bueren, E. T. Lammerts van. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1997
Subjects:	Life sciences., Human genetics., Ethics., Medical ethics., Biochemistry., Animal anatomy., Life Sciences., Biochemistry, general., Theory of Medicine/Bioethics., Human Genetics., Animal Anatomy / Morphology / Histology.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5494-9
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