Biotechnology Demystified

By Sharon Walker

Book Overview

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DISCOVER all the RED-HOT areas of biotechnology

Encompassing everything from promising new drug therapies and experimental treatment of genetic disorders to potential pandemics and bioterrorist threats, biotechnology is one of the most talked-about and exciting branches of science. And there is no faster or more effective way to master all the essential subtopics within this emerging area.

Biotechnology Demystified lets you learn at your own comfortable pace. Coverage advances logically and smoothly, from the basics of molecular and cellular biology to more complex topics. In this unique guide, learning is continually reinforced and achievement demonstrated. Multiple-choice quizzes at the ends of chapters and a final exam help guide you to topic mastery -- without stress or anxiety.

This one-of-a-kind self-teaching text helps you:

Understand molecules and the cellular basis of life -- how information flows within the cell... DNA replication and cell division... how cells interact with what's "outside"Explore essential experimental techniques in biotechnology -- the stuff of "CSI"Learn what's involved in cancer and the cell cycle... infectious diseases... immunology... genetic diseaseFind out what the Human Genome Project is, and what it's used forUnderstand the science and controversy surrounding reproductive cloning and genetically modified (GM) cropsKeep up with the accelerating pace of new drug developmentTake a "final exam" and grade it yourself

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Biotechnology Demystified is a lively and entertaining guide to understanding a science that's making the news daily

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071448128
• ISBN13: 9780071448123
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Good value for money!

This book is well written and good value for money. It provides a lively introduction to the red hot biotechnology for beginners. Complex concepts of cell structures and functions are clearly explained. The summary and quiz of each chapter are particularly useful. I enjoy most reading about the interesting topics of immunotherapy, stem cell, proteomics and various medical applications of biotechnology.

Biotechnology Demystified

Biotechnology is a term that is well heard of, but nor correctly understood. For those wanting to get closer without the pain of all the technical details, this is a perfect way to do it. A good buy for the knowledge that it offers.

Good Review of Biotechnology

This book presents a very good review and overview of biotechnology. The best feature of the book is that it's simple to understand. Biotechnology is still a rapidly developing field, and there are not many textbooks or reference books out there. This is one of the good biotechnology books that we have. Recommended.

A study guide for future bioengineers

This book is a study guide that presents examination quizzes at the end of each chapter and a large final exam at the end of the volume. The materials concentrate mostly on the DNA mechanics, monoclonal antibodies, and limited insight into issues of proteomics. Some examples of industrial and medical applications of biotechnology are discussed as well. Probably the best sections of the book are dedicated to the subjects of stem cells. In particular, the current state of embryonic stem cell research is described very well, including methodological and sociological implications. Contrary to the subject, this book does not demystify biotechnology, but it gives some insight into what scientists are working on to make this rapidly changing field of science less mysterious.