Equitable Access to Human Biological Resources in Developing Countries: Benefit Sharing Without Undue Inducement

by Roger Chennells

Book Overview

The main question explored by the book is: How can cross-border access to human genetic resources, such as blood or DNA samples, be governed in such a way as to achieve equity for vulnerable populations in developing countries? The book situates the field of genomic and genetic research within global health and research frameworks, describing the concerns that have been raised about the potential unfairness in exchanges during recent decades. Access...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319369741
• ISBN13: 9783319369747
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"