Biotechnology: The Technological Applications of Genetics and Genomics

Biotechnology: The Technological Applications of Genetics and Genomics, Third Edition, approaches modern biotechnology from a molecular basis, discussing how the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry are merging their respective discoveries into the expanding applied field of biotechnology. Each chapter starts with basic concepts that develop into more specific and detailed applications, providing readers with a good image of possibilities and current limitations in the field and future research directions. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to include research advances, and has new chapters on artificial intelligence, genome editing, precision and personalized medicine, and more. This book is an invaluable resource to anyone interested in understanding what molecular biotechnology is as a scientific discipline, how research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future. Fully revised and updated to include the latest information in the field of biotechnology from a molecular basisCovers basic concepts followed by more detailed, specific applications with clear, color illustrations of key topics and conceptsPresents new chapters on artificial intelligence, genome editing, precision and personalized medicine, and more INDICE: 1. Basics of biotechnology 2. DNA, RNA, and protein 3. Recombinant DNA technology 4. DNA synthesis and PCR 5. RNA-based technologies 6. Immune technology 7. Genomics and sequencing 8. Transcriptomics 9. Bioinformatics 10. Proteomics 11. Recombinant proteins 12. Protein engineering 13. Synthetic biology 14. Nanobiotechnology 15. Bio-robotics to Artificial Intelligence 16. Environmental biotechnology 17. Plant biotechnology 18. Transgenic animals 19. Inherited defects and gene therapy 20. Genome Editing 21. Stem cells & applications 22. Cancer 23. Precision medicine 24. Viral and prion infections 25. Biowarfare and bioterrorism 26. Emerging Infections 27. Bioethics in biotechnology

• ISBN: 978-0-443-18484-0
• Editorial: Academic Cell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 900
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés