Equitable Access to Human Biological Resources in Developing Countries
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
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Equitable Access to Human Biological Resources in Developing Countries Benefit Sharing Without Undue Inducement
Equitable Access to Human Biological Resources in Developing Countries
Roger Scarlin Chennells
Equitable Access to Human Biological Resources in Developing Countries Benefit Sharing Without Undue Inducement
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Roger Scarlin Chennells Chennells Albertyn Attorneys Stellenbosch, Cape Town South Africa
ISBN 978-3-319-19724-1 ISBN 978-3-319-19725-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-19725-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015943038 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
I would like to dedicate this book To Jono, Sparks, Bids, Miah and Jilly.
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Indigenous peoples’ genes are precious resources for research and innovation. Yet, no binding international law governs access and benefit sharing for human DNA. In this in-depth ethical and legal study, Chennells makes a convincing case for benefit sharing. With his engaging style, he succeeds in bringing a complex area to life and provides valuable advice for indigenous peoples, policy makers, ethics committees, academics and NGOs. Strongly recommended reading. Prof. Doris Schroeder Director of the Centre for Professional Ethics, UCLAN, UK Genomic studies to date have shown quite convincingly that the San from Southern Africa have retained some of the oldest genetic signatures found among living people throughout the world. Consequently, their genetic material is much sought after by researchers conducting genomic studies to understand the molecular evolutionary processes that have contributed in generating the genetic diversity seen among living people today. How do we balance scientific curiosity for knowledge with social issues related to good ethical p
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