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Biotechnology

Applying the Genetic Revolution

by David P. Clark, Nanette J. Pazdernik

2nd Edition

Publisher: Academic Cell

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Book Details

Print ISBN9780123850157
eText ISBN9780123850157
PublisherAcademic Cell
Publishing Year2015
Edition2nd Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages850

Biotechnology: Applying the Genetic Revolution, 2nd Edition, introduces the molecular foundations of biotechnology through the principles of biochemical genetics and physiology. The textbook explains complex scientific mechanisms with clear and accessible language, introducing foundational concepts before exploring their specific practical applications.

The presentation centers on major nucleic acid mechanisms, cellular processes, and applied technological advances. Broad subject areas span molecular genetics, genomic analysis, and specialized fields such as environmental biotechnology and bioethics.

Richly illustrated throughout, the text connects textbook concepts to current scientific practice through primary research articles hosted on an accompanying website. These selected papers demonstrate how foundational classroom knowledge links directly to ongoing research investigations.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Basics of Biotechnology

  2. Chapter 2: DNA, RNA, and Protein

  3. Chapter 3: Recombinant DNA Technology

  4. Chapter 4: DNA Synthesis In Vivo and In Vitro

  5. Chapter 5: RNA-Based Technologies

  6. Chapter 6: Immune Technology

  7. Chapter 7: Nanobiotechnology

  8. Chapter 8: Genomics and Gene Expression

  9. Chapter 9: Proteomics

  10. Chapter 10: Recombinant Proteins

  11. Chapter 11: Protein Engineering

  12. Chapter 12: Environmental Biotechnology

  13. Chapter 13: Synthetic Biology

  14. Chapter 14: From Cell Phones to Cyborgs

  15. Chapter 15: Transgenic Plants and Plant Biotechnology

  16. Chapter 16: Transgenic Animals

  17. Chapter 17: Inherited Defects and Gene Therapy

  18. Chapter 18: Cloning and Stem Cells

  19. Chapter 19: Cancer

  20. Chapter 20: Aging and Apoptosis

  21. Chapter 21: Viral and Prion Infections

  22. Chapter 22: Biological Warfare: Infectious Disease and Bioterrorism

  23. Chapter 23: Forensic Molecular Biology

  24. Chapter 24: Bioethics in Biotechnology

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