Understanding Biotechnology http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Understanding-Biotechnology-George-Acquaah/9780130945006

An Integrated and Cyber-Based Approach

By George Acquaah

Table of Contents

1. What Is Biotechnology? I. BRIEF REVIEW OF THE UNDERLYING SCIENCE. 2. The Nature of Living Things: How They Are Organized. 3. The Nature of Living Things: How They Function. 4. The Nature of Living Things: Genetic Behavior. 5. Principles of Genetic Manipulation of Organisms: Conventional Approach. 6. Principles of Genetic Manipulation of Organisms: Recombinant DNA (rDNA) Technology. II. ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 7. Cell and Tissue Culture. 8. Electrophoresis and Blotting. 9. Molecular Markers. 10. The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA Synthesis. 11. Genome Mapping and DNA Sequencing. 12. Storage and Retrieval of Genetic Information. III. APPROACHES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 13. Structural Genomics. Genome Sequencing. Protein Structure Determination. 14. Functional Genomics. Bioinformatics. DNA Microarrays. Proteomics. 15. Modifying Protein Production and Function. Protein Engineering. Antisense Technology. IV. SPECIFIC APPLICATION. 16. Food Biotechnology. Plants. Animals and Microbes. 17. Human Health and Diagnostics. Applications in Medicine. Forensic Applications. 18. Industrial Applications. Bioprocessing. Microbial-Based Pharming. Biosensors. Recovering Metals. 19. Environmental Applications. V. SOCIAL ISSUES. 20. Rights and Privileges. Intellectual Property. Ethical Implications. 21. Risks and Regulations. 22. Biotechnology as a Business. The Concept of a Biotechnology Company. The Role of Management. Recent Business Dynamics. Jobs in Biotechnology. 23. Biotechnology and Developing Economies. 24. Perceptions and Fears About Biotechnology. Contrasting Public and Scientific Perceptions. Bioterrorism. 25. Biotechnology: The Future. VI. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. Selected Biotechnology Websites. Glossary. Index.