Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0854046062 ISBN 13: 9780854046065

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2001

Synopsis

As a textbook, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology has always been immensely popular. Now in its fourth edition, it has been completely revised and updated to provide a comprehensive overview of the area, and to reflect all the latest developments. Written by recognised experts, each of the nineteen chapters describes a specific subject area relevant to the subject of biotechnology. The impressive breadth of coverage takes into account both molecular biology and industrial applications and aims to identify the impact that molecular biology has had on the development of biotechnology. Presenting information in an easily assimilated form, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology makes an ideal undergraduate text. It will be of particular interest to students of biology and chemistry, as well as to scientists from outside the field requiring a rapid introduction to the subject.

About this title

Book Description:

This popular textbook has been revised and updated to provide a comprehensive overview and to reflect the latest developments in this rapidly developing area. Continuing with the broad base style of both current molecular and traditional biotechnology, chapters have been updated to reflect current interest and include new areas such as stem cell technology and important areas in drug discovery such as IP and patents. By presenting information in an easily assimilated from, this book makes an ideal undergraduate text for students of biology and chemistry, as well as appealing to postgraduates.

From the Back Cover:

One of the exciting aspects of being involved in the field of molecular biology is the ever-accelerating rate of progress, both in the development of new methodologies and the practical applications of these methodologies. This popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to provide a comprehensive overview and to reflect key developments in this rapidly expanding area.
Chapters on the impact of molecular biology in the development of biotechnology have been fully updated and include the applications of molecular biology in the areas of diagnostics, biosensors and biomarkers, therapeutics, agricultural biotechnology and vaccines. The first six chapters deal with the technology used in current molecular biology and biotechnology. These primarily deal with core nucleic acid techniques, genomics, proteomics and recombinant protein production. Further chapters address major advances in the applications of molecular biotechnology. By presenting information in an easily assimilated form, this book makes an ideal undergraduate text. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 5th Edition will be of particular interest to students of biology and chemistry, as well as to postgraduates and other scientific workers who need a sound introduction to this ever rapidly advancing and expanding area.

About this edition

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0854046062
• ISBN 13: 9780854046065
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 564
• Editor: Walker J.M., Rapley R.