Bioengineering
Title | Bioengineering PDF eBook |
Author | Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Science and Technology Committee |
Publisher | The Stationery Office |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2010-03-25 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9780215545268 |
This report finds that the UK has an excellent research base but is still failing to maximise its potential by translating research into wealth and health. The road to economic recovery will depend, in part, on exploitation of the UK's research base, which in turn requires efficient translation to generate returns on investments. Some areas of bioengineering, such as stem cells, have clearly benefited from strong Government leadership and support, backed up by generous levels of funding from both the public and private sectors. Others, such as genetically modified (GM) crops, are less well supported and funded. This is curious when GM crops are considered by the Government to be safe and offer potential benefits. GM crops are certainly the poor cousin in the bioengineering family, and we strongly urge the Government to signal its support for GM crops as well as improving the regulatory situation in Europe. Regulation of bioengineering is complex and researchers have found that regulations inhibit research and translation, either because of regulatory complexity (stem cells) or a flawed operation of the regulatory process (GM crops). There are good indications that the UK is learning from past experiences in bioengineering when handling new emerging technologies, such as synthetic biology. The Government and Research Councils have recognised the value of synthetic biology early, and are providing funding. The Committee is also concerned that while research is well funded there is not enough forethought about synthetic biology translation, for example developing DNA synthesis capability, which would provide the UK with an excellent opportunity to get ahead internationally. If this is not addressed, synthetic biology runs the risk of becoming yet another story of the UK failing to capitalise on a strong research base and falling behind internationally.
Resources in education
Title | Resources in education PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 324 |
Release | 1987-05 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
PRACI, Proceedings of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Title | PRACI, Proceedings of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute PDF eBook |
Author | Royal Australian Chemical Institute |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 500 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Chemistry |
ISBN |
Chemistry and Our World
Title | Chemistry and Our World PDF eBook |
Author | Charles G. Gebelein |
Publisher | WCB/McGraw-Hill |
Total Pages | 609 |
Release | 1997-04 |
Genre | Chemistry |
ISBN | 9780071142779 |
The Real World of Chemistry
Title | The Real World of Chemistry PDF eBook |
Author | Lois Fruen |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 150 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Chemistry |
ISBN | 9780757556210 |
Chemistry in Today's World
Title | Chemistry in Today's World PDF eBook |
Author | D. Ainley |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 403 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Chemistry |
ISBN | 9780263064179 |
Chemistry
Title | Chemistry PDF eBook |
Author | Paul B. Kelter |
Publisher | McGraw-Hill Companies |
Total Pages | 682 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN |
Aimed at the non-science major, this text leads through real events in a familiar world. Each chapter moves from the macroscopic description of a familiar situation to the submicroscopic scale of the chemistry that underlies it. Once the chemistry is explained, the student is introduced to the environmental, economic, and social impact of that chemistry. Students are asked to critically examine the chemical choices available to individuals and society at large and to analyze the risks and benefits inherent in those choices.