Thoroughly updated with practical information on the latest developments in the biotechnology field, this popular text provides the tools, practice, and basic knowledge for success in the biotech workforce. With its balanced coverage of basic cell and molecular biology, fundamental techniques, historical accounts, and hands-on applications, the Second Edition emphasizes the relevance of biotechnology in agriculture, medicine, and industry. Special sections on ethical and environmental issues in biotechnology, career profiles, and research “tools” are also highlighted in the book. The Second Edition features a thoroughly revised chapter on ethics. Salient Features * Concise overviews examine cutting-edge techniques and concepts including Bioinformatics, Proteomics, and Genomics, as well as detailed information on agricultural, medical, forensic, and regulatory issues that impact the biotechnology industry. * Career Profile Boxes in each chapter introduce students to different career paths in the biotechnology industry and provide detailed information on job functions, salaries, and guidance for preparing to enter the workforce. * Tools of the Trade Boxes provide details on modern techniques and methods related to each chapter’s content and the biotech industry.
About the Author William Thieman, formerly of Ventura College, chaired one of the leading biotech programs in California. Co-author Michael A. Palladino is a molecular biologist with considerable experience in directing undergraduate student research in recombinant DNA technology.
Table of Contents * 1. The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce * 2. An Introduction to Genes and Genomes * 3. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics * 4. Proteins as Products * 5. Microbial Biotechnology * 6. Plant Biotechnology * 7. Animal Biotechnology * 8. DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis * 9. Bioremediation * 10. Aquatic Biotechnology * 11. Medical Biotechnology * 12. Biotechnology Regulations * 13. Ethics and Biotechnology *
