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Biotechnology Subject Guide
Reference Resources
Encyclopaedias and Dictionaries
| Concise dictionary of biomedicine and molecular biology |
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Print: MBREF 610.3/133 |
| Encyclopaedia of applied plant science |
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Print: MBREF 660.6/150 v1-3 |
| Encyclopaedia of Life Sciences |
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| Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology |
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| Molecular biology and biotechnology: a desk reference |
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Print: MBREF 660.603/5 |
| A multilingual glossary of biotechnological terms |
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Print: MBREF 574.8803/3 |
| Wiley encyclopaedia of molecular biology |
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Directories
| Nature Biotechnology Directory |
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The Nature Biotechnology Directory isa global information resource listing over 8,000 organisations, product and service providers in the biotechnology industry. It is produced in association with Nature Publishing Group |
| NSW Biotechnology Directory |
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This directory is a product of the NSW Department of State and Regional Development and is part of the NSW Government's effort to promote biotechnology. The NSW Government launched its biotechnology strategy, called BioFirst, in August 2001. |
Legislation
| General |
| Commonwealth Legislation |
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Scaleplus, from the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department, is the official site for Commonwealth Legislation |
| NSW Legislation |
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LegislationNSW, from the Parliamentary Council's Office, is the official site for NSW legislation |
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| Specific |
| Gene Technology Act 2000 |
| Gene Technology Regulations 2001 |
| Quaratine Act 1908 |
| Quarantine Regulations 2000 |
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| Guidelines |
| Australian regulatory guidelines for prescription medicines (ARGPM) |
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| International |
| UK Biotechnology Regulatory Atlas |
Handbooks and Manuals
| Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) |
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The US FDA's Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) presents the agency's preferred laboratory procedures for microbiological analyses of foods and cosmetics. |
| BioMedProtocols |
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BioMedProtocols.com is an online database of full-text, peer-reviewed life science and biomedical research protocols. It provides online access to all content published in the Humana Press book series 'Methods in Molecular Biology' and 'Methods in Molecular Medicine'. |
| Current Protocols |
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Online edition of Wiley's publications on laboratory methodology. Annotated, step-by-step manuals. Quarterly updates. Includes protocols for Human Genetics, Molecular Biology, Food Analytical Chemistry and others. |
| Handbook of Chemistry and Physics |
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(UNSW Subscription) Provides wide coverage of data on properties of inorganic and organic compounds. Also includes a section on Biochemistry |
| Handbook on the Regulation of Gene Technology in Australia |
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The Handbook on the Regulation of Gene Technology in Australia has been developed by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator as a resource for organisations that conduct work with GMOs. |
| IP Training Manual |
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This Manual was commissioned by Biotechnology Australia and contains valuable information such as the types of IP, how to commercialise IP successfully and when to file a patent application |
Reports
| National Biotechnology Strategy |
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The key objective of this Strategy is to provide a framework for Government and key stakeholders to work together to ensure that developments in biotechnology are captured for the benefit of the Australian community, industry and the environment, while safeguarding human health and ensuring environmental protection (Biotechnology Australia) |
| Office of the Gene Technology Regulator Reports |
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Annual and Quarterly Reports under the Commonwealth Gene Technology Act 2000 |
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