Introduction to Biotechnology (3rd Edition)

Thoroughly updated for currency and with exciting new practical examples throughout, this popular text provides the tools, practice, and basic knowledge for success in the biotech workforce. With its balanced coverage of basic cell and molecular biology, fundamental techniques, historical accounts, new advances and hands-on applications, the Third Edition emphasizes the future of biotechnology and your role in that future. Two new features—Forecasting the Future, and Making a Difference—along with several returning hallmark features support the new focus. Thieman (emeritus, biology and biotechnology, Ventura College, California) and Palladino (biology, Monmouth U., New Jersey) provide a textbook on biotechnology for diverse undergraduate students in both two-year and four-years vocational technical schools. It is designed to equip students with tools for practical success in the biotechnology industry by discussing molecular biology, detailing contemporary techniques and applications, integrating ethical issues, and offering career guidance. Among the topics are recombinant DNA technology and genomics, proteins as products, animal biotechnology, medical biotechnology, and biotechnology regulations. Earlier editions were published in 2004 and 2009; among the new features here are sections encouraging discussion of controversial areas. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)