Biotechnology

An approach to modern biotechnology from a molecular basis using colorful illustrations and concise applications

David P. Clark (Author), Nanette J. Pazdernik (Author)

9780123850157, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 24 July 2015

850 pages, 300 illustrations (300 in full color)
27.6 x 21.5 x 4.2 cm, 2.56 kg

Biotechnology, Second Edition approaches modern biotechnology from a molecular basis, which has grown out of increasing biochemical understanding of genetics and physiology. Using straightforward, less-technical jargon, Clark and Pazdernik introduce each chapter with basic concepts that develop into more specific and detailed applications. This up-to-date text covers a wide realm of topics including forensics, bioethics, and nanobiotechnology using colorful illustrations and concise applications. In addition, the book integrates recent, relevant primary research articles for each chapter, which are presented on an accompanying website. The articles demonstrate key concepts or applications of the concepts presented in the chapter, which allows the reader to see how the foundational knowledge in this textbook bridges into primary research. This book helps readers understand what molecular biotechnology actually is as a scientific discipline, how research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future.

1. Basics of Biotechnology 2. DNA, RNA, and Protein 3. Recombinant DNA Technology 4. DNA Synthesis and PCR5. RNA-Based Technologies 6. Immune Technology 7. Nanobiotechnology8. Genomics and Gene Expression9. Proteomics10. Recombinant Proteins11. Protein Engineering 12. Environmental Biotechnology 13. Synthetic Biology 14. Portable Biotechnology15. Plant Biotechnology 16. Transgenic Animals 17. Inherit Defects and Gene Therapy 18. Stem Cells & Applications19. Cancer20. Aging and Apoptosis 21. Viral and Prion Infections 22. Biowarfare and Bioterrorism 23. Forensic Molecular Biology 24. Bioethics in Biotechnology

Subject Areas: Biotechnology [TCB], Genetics [non-medical PSAK]