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Understanding Biotechnology

By Aluizio Borem , Fabricio R. Santos , David E. Bowen

Book information

Publisher
Prentice Hall
Year
2003
ISBN
9780131010116, 0131010115
Open Library ID
OL18139571M
Language
english
Format
CHM
Filesize
2 MB (1893227 bytes)
Pages
240\0
Library
mexmat
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

An objective, thorough, and accessible introduction to biotechnology.Biotechnology will have an increasingly profound impact on human health, agriculture, the environment, and society itself. Understanding Biotechnology offers an introduction to biotechnology that is balanced, accurate, current, thorough, and accessible to both non-specialists and professionals.The authors begin with a brief history of biotechnology and an introduction to the underlying principles of genetic engineering. Next, they review every key area of biotechnology research, thoroughly addressing both technical practice and implications-including biosafety and ethical issues.Understanding Biotechnology presents careful and complete introductions to cloning, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, molecular markers, forensic DNA, bioremediation, and biodiversity, as well as a full chapter on the risks of bioterrorism. It also includes an extensive glossary and detailed references for further study.

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