Biotechnology in Healthcare: An Introduction to.

Univ. of Reading, UK. Provides an introduction to molecular biology and genetic manipulation. Includes a comprehensive overview of techniques such as gene therapy and gene cloning. For advanced students and researchers. Softcover.

The powerful and extensive range of techniques that molecular biology now offers has enabled significant advances in our understanding and treatment of a number of human diseases. Biotechnology in Healthcare provides an introduction to molecular biology and genetic manipulation and includes a comprehensive overview of specific techniques such as gene therapy, gene cloning and transgenic animals. All researchers and students involved in medical research and drug development should have a basic understanding of the techniques of molecular biology and how they are being applied to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Written for the healthcare professional this book will be of considerable interest to pharmacy and biomedical students and anyone else interested in learning more about recent developments in biotechnology. Gavin Brooks is a lecturer in biochemistry and physiology at the University of Reading with considerable experience in academic research and the biotechnology industry.