Pocket Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
- ISBN-10
- 3527308954
- ISBN-13
- 9783527308958
- Category
- Medical / Biotechnology
- Pages
- 360
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-03-14
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Author
- Rolf D. Schmid
Description
Biotechnology and genetic engineering are the key technologies of the 21st century. They allow the findings in cell biology and genetics, biochemistry and microbiology, biochemical engineering and bioinformatics to be applied to health care, agriculture, food production, environmental protection and alternative production methods for chemicals.
This handy book provides broad coverage of the relevant facts on products, methods and applications. It discusses the opportunities and risks involved in these new technologies, combined with ethical, economic and safety considerations. Instructive and attractive color illustrations as well as an excellent didactic approach throughout make this a perfect introduction to the field -- for professionals and students alike.
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