The Biotechnology Revolution

Editors: Wolfe, James, Regis, Natalie and Rogers, Kara et.al
Publication Year: 2016
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning

Price: Core Collection Only This title is available on our Core subscription collections and is not available for individual purchase.
ISBN: 978-1-62-513403-5
Category: Science - Biology
Image Count: 185
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

The Biotechnology Revolution provides an in-depth look at the history, methodologies, processes, applications, and future growth potential of several sectors of the biotech industry.

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Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: GENES AND HEREDITY
CHAPTER 2: HUMAN GENETIC DISEASE
CHAPTER 3: GENETIC COUNSELING AND TESTING
CHAPTER 4: GENE THERAPY
CHAPTER 5: BIOETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
The Science and Technology Behind the Human Genome Project
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: DNA, GENETICS, AND THE HUMAN GENOME
CHAPTER 2: AREAS OF GENETICS RESEARCH
CHAPTER 3: HISTORY OF GENETICS RESEARCH
CHAPTER 4: THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF HEREDITY
CHAPTER 5: ADVANCES BASED ON THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Cloning
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: CLONING DEFINED AND MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF CLONING
CHAPTER 2: GENE CLONING, DNA ANALYSIS, AND GENE SEQUENCING
CHAPTER 3: AN OVERVIEW OF ANIMAL AND PLANT REPRODUCTION PROCESSES
CHAPTER 4: REPRODUCTIVE CLONING AND GENETIC ENGINEERING
CHAPTER 5: THERAPEUTIC CLONING
CHAPTER 6: ETHICAL AND MORAL ISSUES
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Genetically Modified Crops and Food
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: AGRICULTURE FROM DOMESTICATION TO GENETICS
CHAPTER 2: GENETIC ENGINEERING AND CROP MODIFICATION
CHAPTER 3: ANIMAL PRODUCE FROM BREEDING TO BIOENGINEERING
CHAPTER 4: PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL IN CROPS
CHAPTER 5: ECONOMICS, POLITICS, AND GMOs
CHAPTER 6: PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO KNOW AND GMO PRODUCTION
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bioengineering
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 2: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
CHAPTER 3: PROSTHESES
CHAPTER 4: BIOMATERIALS
CHAPTER 5: SUBFIELDS OF BIOENGINEERING
CHAPTER 6: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Biopharmaceuticals
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: THE HISTORY OF PHARMACEUTICALS
CHAPTER 2: DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 3: DRUG REGULATION AND APPROVAL
CHAPTER 4: MAJOR APPLICATIONS OF BIOPHARMACEUTICALS
CHAPTER 5: THE FUTURE OF BIOPHARMACEUTICALS
CONCLUSION
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY