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HUMAIN GENOME

Social end Ethical Implications

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Prepared by

Dr. Ahmed Abu Zayd 

Translated by

Dr. Ahmed CHAABIHI

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•  Preface

•  Acknowledgement

•  Chapter 1. Introduction

•       1.1. Islamic view on Science

•        1.2. Western Science and the Church

•        1.3. Implications of Advancement in Technology

•        1.4. Status of Current Civilisation and Possible Alternative

•  Chapter 2. Definition and Background

•        2.1. Definition

•        2.2. Historical Background

•        2.3. Aims of the Human Genome Project

•   Chapter 3. Scientific Aspects

•        3.1. The Cell

•        3.2. Protein Synthesis

•        3.3. Mutation

•        3.4. Outline of Genetic Engineering

•        3.5. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

•    Chapter 4. Methodology of Sequencing the Human Genome

•    Chapter 5. Application of Human Genome in Health and Medicine

•        5.1. Preventative Measure

•        5.2. Develop New Diagnostic Tests

•        5.3. Develop Better Treatment or Personalised Medicine

•        5.4. Correcting the Faulty Gene by Gene Therapy

•  Chapter 6. Social and Ethical Implications :

•        6.1. Historical and Political Background to Human Genome

•        6.2. Privacy, Confidentiality, and Fairness in Dealing with Genetic Information

•        6.3. Reproductive Implications 

•        6.4. Psychological Implications

•        6.5. Philosophical and Conceptual Implications

•        6.6. Bioethical Implications and Islamic View

•     Reflections

•     Glossary

•     References