Biotechnology (with InfoTrac): An Introduction

Barnum, Susan R.

ISBN 10: 0534234410 / ISBN 13: 9780534234416

Published by Brooks Cole, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biotechnology (with InfoTrac): An Introduction
• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534234410
• ISBN 13: 9780534234416
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Designed for use in introductory biotechnology courses or as a supplement in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or microbiology courses, Barnum's text gives readers a broad view of biotechnology, integrating historical and modern biotechnology topics. It then proceeds to describe the processes and methods used to manipulate living organisms or the substances and products from these organisms for medical, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Detail illustrates the technology and how it's applied - including discussions on the implications of biotechnology in such areas as gene therapy, medicine, agriculture, marine biology, and forensics. The author also uses many examples and case studies to explain topics.

About the Author

Susan Barnum received her Ph.D. from Iowa State University and currently teaches in the Botany Department at Miami University in Ohio. Her research focuses on the evolution of cyanobacteria, the molecular evolution of nitrogen fixation genes, and the molecular response to stress.