Introduction to Biotechnology by William Thieman
Thoroughly updated for currency and with exciting new practical examples throughout, this popular book 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, new advances, and hands-on applications, the Third Edition emphasizes the future of biotechnology and the biotechnology student's role in that future. Two new features-Forecasting the Future, and Making a Difference-along with several returning hallmark features, support the new focus. KEY TOPICS: The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce, An Introduction to Genes and Genomes, Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics, Proteins as Products, Microbial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis, Bioremediation, Aquatic Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Biotechnology Regulations,Ethics and Biotechnology . MARKET: Intended for those who want to gain a basic knowledge of biotechnology.
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; he is co-author of Concepts of Genetics, Tenth Edition, Essentials of Genetics, Seventh Edition, as well as Understanding the Human Genome Project, Second Edition.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780321766113 |
| ISBN 10 | 0321766113 |
| Title | Introduction to Biotechnology |
| Author | William Thieman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education (US) |
| Year published | 2012-01-13 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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