| Description |
1 online resource (65 entries) : 185 images |
| Contents |
Genetic testing and gene therapy: Introduction; Chapter 1. Genes and heredity; Chapter 2. Human genetic disease; Chapter 3. Genetic counseling and testing; Chapter 4. Gene therapy; Chapter 5. Bioethical considerations; Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography -- The science and technology behind the Human Genome Project: Introduction; Chapter 1. DNA, genetics, and the human genome; Chapter 2. Areas of genetics research; Chapter 3. History of genetics research; Chapter 4. The physical basis of heredity; Chapter 5. Advances based on the Human Genome Project; Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography -- Cloning: Introduction; Chapter 1. Cloning defined and major developments in the history of cloning; Chapter 2. Gene cloning, DNA analysis, and gene sequencing; Chapter 3. An overview of animal and plant reproduction processes; Chapter 4. Reproductive cloning and genetic engineering; Chapter 5. Therapeutic cloning; Chapter 6. Ethical and moral issues; Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography -- Genetically modified crops and food: Introduction; Chapter 1. Agriculture from domestication to genetics; Chapter 2. Genetic engineering and crop modification; Chapter 3. Animal produce from breeding to bioengineering; Chapter 4. Pest and disease control in crops; Chapter 5. Economics, politics, and GMOs; Chapter 6. People's right to know and GMO production; Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography |
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Bioengineering: Introduction; Chapter 1. Biological control systems; Chapter 2. Diagnostic imaging; Chapter 3. Prostheses; Chapter 4. Biomaterials; Chapter 5. Subfields of bioengineering; Chapter 6. Environmental engineering; Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography -- Biopharmaceuticals: Introduction; Chapter 1. The history of pharmaceuticals; Chapter 2. Drug discovery and development; Chapter 3. Drug regulation and approval; Chapter 4. Major applications of biopharmaceuticals; Chapter 5. The future of biopharmaceuticals; Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography |
| Summary |
The Biotechnology Revolution provides an in-depth look at the history, methodologies, processes, applications, and future growth potential of several sectors of the biotech industry |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Title screen on Credo Reference website (viewed Feb. 21, 2021) |
| Subject |
Biotechnology.
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Biotechnology industries.
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Biotechnology
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bioengineering.
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Biotechnology
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Biotechnology industries
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781787858077 |
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1787858073 |
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