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Basic Biotechnology | Paperback

by Colin Ratledge (Editor), Bjorn Kristiansen (Editor)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
Edition:  3rd Edition
Page Count:  682 Pages
Publication Date:  June 19, 2006
Sales Rank:  669,170th


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Biotechnology's wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary activities include recombinant DNA techniques, cloning, and the application of microbiology to the production of goods from bread to antibiotics. In this new edition, biology and bioprocessing topics are uniquely combined to provide a complete overview of biotechnology. A distinctive feature of the text is the discussions of the public perception of biotechnology and the business of biotechnology, which set the science in a broader context. This comprehensive textbook is essential reading for all students of biotechnology and applied microbiology, and for researchers in biotechnology industries.


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Excellent quality by Martínez Bedolla Carlos Emilio (México D:F, MEXICO) 5 Stars
March 12, 2006
It is nice, and I never expected, to recieve a product like this.

Nice Book for Students. by K. Bhowmik (India) 4 Stars
February 21, 2006
I found this book to be good for students like me who are studing undergraduate BioTechnology. i has all the informations that are taught to us, in a nice format and is easily understandable.

Excelent introductory textbook by Mario M. Alvarez (Monterrey, N.L. México (ITESM)) 5 Stars
October 28, 2002
I found this to be an excellent textbook for an introductory course in Biotech.I will strongly recomended it: it is general, it is easy to follow, it is updated, and it has something very special... the economic perspective, the practical point of view.

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