Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA

by Bernard R. Glick (Author), Jack J Pasternack (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.25

  Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this very popular textbook covers both the underlying scientific principles and the wide-ranging industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of recombinant DNA technology. The new edition includes expanded coverage of the types of organisms and cells used in molecular biotechnology; DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; the methodology and applications of genetic engineering of plants; microbial production of therapeutic agents; and human molecular genetics and gene therapy. Updated chapters reflect the most recent developments in biotechnology and the issues surrounding it - such as cloning, gene therapy, and the patenting and release of genetically modified organisms.

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.25

  Completely revised and updated, this third edition of the best-selling Molecular Biotechnology covers both the underlying scientific prinicples and the wide-ranging industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and biomedical applications of recombinant DNA technology. Updated chapters reflect recent developments in biotechnology and the societal issues related to it, such as cloning, gene therapy, and patenting and releasing genetically engineered organisms. Milestones summarize important research papers in the history of biotechnology and their effects on the field.