The common thread: a story of science, politics, ethics, and the human genome

http://books.nap.edu/books/0309084091/html/

The book is a compelling history and an impassioned call for ethical responsibility in scientific research. As the boundaries between science and big business increasingly blur, and researchers race to patent medical discoveries, the international community needs to find a common protocol for the protection of the wider human interest. This enterprise is a glimpse of a human heritage, offering hope for future research and a fresh outlook on our understanding of ourselves. The web site show the book on PDF format. For developing contries, the PDF file are available free.

Author(s): Sulston, John, Ferry, Georgina Originator(s): The National Academies Press
Resource added in: 08/01/2003
Available languages: English
Research, Human Heritage
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