Biotechnology for Beginners, Second Edition, presents the latest information and developments from the field of biotechnology—the applied science of using living organisms and their by-products for commercial development—which has grown and evolved to such an extent over the past few years that increasing numbers of professionals work in areas that are directly impacted by the science. For the first time, this book offers an exciting and colorful overview of biotechnology for professionals and students in a wide array of the life sciences, including genetics, immunology, biochemistry, agronomy, and animal science.
This book also appeals to the lay reader without a scientific background who is interested in an entertaining and informative introduction to the key aspects of biotechnology. Authors Renneberg and Demain discuss the opportunities and risks of individual technologies and provide historical data in easy-to-reference boxes, highlighting key topics. The book covers all major aspects of the field, from food biotechnology to enzymes, genetic engineering, viruses, antibodies, and vaccines, to environmental biotechnology, transgenic animals, analytical biotechnology, and the human genome. This stimulating book is the most user-friendly source for a comprehensive overview of this complex field.
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1. Beer, Bread, and Cheese: The Tasty Side of Biotechnology 2. Enzymes: Molecular Supercatalysts for Use at Home and in Industry 3. The Wonders of Gene Technology 4. White Biotechnology: Cells as Synthetic Factories 5. Viruses, Antibodies, and Vaccines 6. Environmental Biotechnology: From One-Way Streets to Traffic Circles 7. Green Biotechnology 8. Embryos, Clones, and Transgenic Animals 9. Myocardial Infarction, Cancer, and Stem Cells: Biotechnology is a Life Saver 10. Analytical Biotechnology and the Human Genome
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"This great book is highly contagious, if you open it, you want to read more and more..." --Jim Larrick, US-Biotech entrepreneur and founder of Absalus
An exciting, accessible introduction to the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology, this second edition offers all the latest developments in food biotechnology, enzymes, genetic engineering, viruses, antibodies, vaccines, environmental biotechnology, transgenic animals, analytical biotechnology, and the human genome
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An exciting, accessible introduction to the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology, this second edition offers all the latest developments in food biotechnology, enzymes, genetic engineering, viruses, antibodies, vaccines, environmental biotechnology, transgenic animals, analytical biotechnology, and the human genome
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Provides accessible content to the lay reader who does not have an extensive scientific background
Includes all facets of biotechnology applications
Covers articles from the most respected scientists, including Alan Guttmacher, Carl Djerassi, Frances S. Ligler, Jared Diamond, Susan Greenfield, and more
Contains a summary, annotated references, links to useful web sites, and appealing review questions at the end of each chapter
Presents more than 600 color figures and over 100 illustrations
Written in an enthusiastic and engaging style unlike other existing theoretical and dry-style biotechnology books
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780128012246
Publisert
2017-01-27
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Press Inc
Vekt
1250 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
P, U, 06, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
464