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Biotechnology Fundamentals

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Biotechnology Fundamentals, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that introduces and explains core concepts of biotechnology. It covers traditional and modern methods, recent advances, and ethical considerations. The book progresses from basic principles to complex topics, accompanied by clear examples, diagrams, and exercises. Chapters explore areas such as genomics, proteomics, recombinant DNA technology, microbial, agricultural, animal, environmental, medical, and industrial biotechnology, as well as emerging fields like nanobiotechnology and career guidance.
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This book is ideal for students studying biotechnology or life sciences, as well as anyone seeking detailed foundational knowledge of biotechnology's diverse applications and ethical considerations.

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This is a substantial revision of a successful book designed to be used for an introductory course in biotechnology. Each chapter has been updated with better illustrations and an enhanced pedagogy. This second edition includes new problem sets, key words, better alignment with figures/text, additional solutions with problems contained in the text, and an additional test bank.

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A single source reference covering every aspect of biotechnology, Biotechnology Fundamentals, Second Edition breaks down the basic fundamentals of this discipline, highlighting both conventional and modern approaches unique to the industry. In addition to recent advances and updates relevant to the first edition, the revised work also covers ethics in biotechnology and discusses career possibilities in this growing field.

The book begins with a basic introduction to biotechnology, moves on to more complex topics, and provides relevant examples along the way. Each chapter begins with a brief summary, is illustrated by simple line diagrams, pictures, and tables, and ends with a question session, an assignment, and field trip information. The author also discusses the connection between plant breeding, cheese making, in vitro fertilization, alcohol fermentation, and biotechnology.

Comprised of 15 chapters, this seminal work offers in-depth coverage of topics that include:

  • Genes and Genomics
  • Proteins and Proteomics
  • Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Microbial Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Product Development in Biotechnology
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Ethics in Biotechnology
  • Careers in Biotechnology
  • Laboratory Tutorials

Biotechnology Fundamentals, Second Edition provides a complete introduction to biotechnology for students taking biotechnology or life science courses and offers a detailed overview of the fundamentals to anyone in need of comprehensive information on the subject.

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Alexandra Gorgevska from Palm Beach State College praises Biotechnology Fundamentals as a clear and effective introduction to biotechnology. She highlights the inclusion of new interdisciplinary topics like biorobotics, biomimetics, and epigenetics in the second edition, noting their promise and excitement for future exploration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781498723428

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: CRC Press Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 15 Tables, color; 142 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1480g

Pages: 667

About the Author

Firdos Alam Khan is a professor and chairperson of the School of Life Sciences, Manipal University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). He earned his PhD from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, in 1997. He has more than 21 years of research and teaching experience in various domains of biotechnology. His area of expertise includes stem cell technology and neuroscience. He has written numerous articles in various national and international journals in the areas of neuroscience, neuropharmcology, and stem cell biology, and has been an editorial board member of the EC Microbiology and MOJ Immunology scientific journals.

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