genetic-research
It discusses advances in understanding the human genome and molecular biology as pivotal to biotechnology and medical innovation.
2 chapters across 2 books
All Connected Now: Life in the First Global Civilization (2001)Walter Truett Anderson
Chapter 8 of 'All Connected Now' compiles a comprehensive bibliography highlighting the intersections of biotechnology, environmental history, and global health risks in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It references key works on genetic research, biotechnology's social and ethical implications, environmental monitoring, and the global management of emerging diseases, illustrating the complex interdependencies shaping the first global civilization.
The Windup Girl (2009)Paolo Bacigalupi
In this chapter, Anderson and Carlyle navigate a tense political landscape in Thailand, meeting with influential figures including Akkarat and the Somdet Chaopraya to negotiate access and cooperation for their genetic research. Despite an initially hopeful reception, their offer is met with suspicion and polite rejection due to historical distrust of foreign powers and corporate interests. Anderson seeks a strategic lever to reopen dialogue, proposing a less contentious project to build trust.