Molecular Biotechnology

The textbook Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA, 6th Edition, provides structured instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in biological sciences. The text introduces fundamental principles of recombinant DNA technology alongside practical industrial, environmental, and clinical applications. In continuous publication since 1994, this volume outlines methods of molecular manipulation across living systems.

Core thematic sections address the genetic engineering of microbial, plant, and animal genomes. The sixth edition includes expanded material on human genome editing alongside specialized environmental strategies. Readers study how researchers alter bacterial pathways to achieve plastic degradation and modify green algae to produce hydrogen fuel.

To support technical understanding, the text includes nearly 600 detailed figures. These visual representations clarify complex molecular mechanisms, genetic constructs, and experimental procedures. The work provides focused coverage suited for semester-long academic coursework in applied molecular genetics and cellular biology.