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Author : Nair Jayakumaran A.
Publisher : Laxmi Publications
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Bioengineering
ISBN : 8131800628
Author : Dr. A.J. Nair
Publisher : Laxmi Publications
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 938038632X
Author : Yves Tourte
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482294453
Introductory text for students of genetics is general and the students of agronomy as the book gives numerous agronomic applications.
Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166157
Assists policymakers in evaluating the appropriate scientific methods for detecting unintended changes in food and assessing the potential for adverse health effects from genetically modified products. In this book, the committee recommended that greater scrutiny should be given to foods containing new compounds or unusual amounts of naturally occurring substances, regardless of the method used to create them. The book offers a framework to guide federal agencies in selecting the route of safety assessment. It identifies and recommends several pre- and post-market approaches to guide the assessment of unintended compositional changes that could result from genetically modified foods and research avenues to fill the knowledge gaps.
Author : Facts On File, Incorporated
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bioengineering
ISBN : 9781438130828
Provides an overview, chronology of events, glossary and annotated bibliography on biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Author : Justin Pahara,Julie Legault
Publisher : Maker Media, Inc.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781680457674
Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero is made to provide you with a first glimpse of the inner-workings of a cell. It further focuses on skill-building for genetic engineering and the Biology-as-a-Technology mindset (BAAT). This book is designed and written for hands-on learners who have little knowledge of biology or genetic engineering. This book focuses on the reader mastering the necessary skills of genetic engineering while learning about cells and how they function. The goal of this book is to take you from no prior biology and genetic engineering knowledge toward a basic understanding of how a cell functions, and how they are engineered, all while building the skills needed to do so.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309437387
Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. After two decades of production, some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology based on their concerns about possible adverse effects on human health, the environment, and ethical considerations. At the same time, others are concerned that the technology is not reaching its potential to improve human health and the environment because of stringent regulations and reduced public funding to develop products offering more benefits to society. While the debate about these and other questions related to the genetic engineering techniques of the first 20 years goes on, emerging genetic-engineering technologies are adding new complexities to the conversation. Genetically Engineered Crops builds on previous related Academies reports published between 1987 and 2010 by undertaking a retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops and to anticipate what emerging genetic-engineering technologies hold for the future. This report indicates where there are uncertainties about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other impacts of GE crops and food, and makes recommendations to fill gaps in safety assessments, increase regulatory clarity, and improve innovations in and access to GE technology.
Author : A. J. Nair
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124101465
Biotechnology is a fast-developing 21st century technology and interdisciplinary science that has already made an impact on commercial and non-commercial aspects of human life, such as stem cell research, cloning, pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture, bioenergetics, and information technology.This book, appropriate for novices to the biotechnology / genetics fields and also for engineering and biology students, covers all of the fundamental principles of these modern topics. It has been written in a very simple manner for self-study and to explain the concepts and techniques in detail. In addition to the comprehensive coverage of the standard topics, such as cell growth and development, genetic principles(mapping, DNA, etc), protein structure, plant and animal cell cultures, and applications, the book includes up-to-date discussions of modern topics, e.g., medical advances, quality control, stem cell technology, genetic manipulation, patents, bioethics, and a review of mathematics. The accompanying CD-ROM provides simulations, figures, white papers, related Web sites and numerous other resources.
Author : Anne Rooney
Publisher : Engineering in Action
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778775380
Genetic engineers study genes and DNA to develop ways to recreate and modify them to advance technologies in fields such as medicine and agriculture. Using living organisms and systems to create new products and technologies is called biotechnology. Readers will learn how genetic engineers are working toward curing diseases in humans and making crops less susceptible to disease. Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts related to the engineering process, and encourage discussion about the impact of biotechnology on our lives, including its benefits and risks.
Author : Willy Gibson & Clem Koch
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781839471780
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering is an important reference tool for students, teachers, physicians, science and technical writers, and anyone looking for a concise source of current information on this fast-breaking field. Biotechnology is the study of science which have discussed over many years but on the other hand, Genetic Engineering is the premature and young branch of science which has many milestones to achieve. Biotechnology deals with a set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. It is the means or way of manipulating life forms (organisms) to provide desirable products for man's use. For example, beekeeping and cattle breeding could be considered to be biotechnology related endeavors. Basically, Genetic Engineering is the modern modification and subspecialty of the branch of science called biotechnology. It deals and concerned with the specific and targeted modifications of the genetic material of bacteria and plants to stimulate them synthesize or biosynthesize desired products, Genetic Engineering is helping a lot to attain the results which are so much beneficial and helpful to the mankind, either it implies the genetic engineering of plants or animals or to microbes to help and improve the quality and quantity of food sometimes. Production associated with food items as well as drugs continues to be the principle exercise carried out by means of genetic engineering. This book covers all of the fundamental principles of the modern topics and has been presented in a very simple manner for self-study and provides comprehensive coverage of the standard topics.
Author : Rosanna Mann
Publisher : Callisto Reference
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1632399202
Genetic engineering has been studied for a number of years for understanding the formation of cells and cell structures as well as the processes involved in evolution. The scientific advancements in the field of genetic engineering and biotechnology have resulted in the manipulation of genes of organisms as well as plants to enhance their traits for commercial purposes. Protein expression and DNA sequencing are key topics of research in this field. This book on genetic engineering and biotechnology discusses the theories and practices related to genes and genetic modification. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.
Author : Craig Holdrege
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813129471
In 2001 the Human Genome Project announced that it had successfully mapped the entire genetic content of human DNA. Scientists, politicians, theologians, and pundits speculated about what would follow, conjuring everything from nightmare scenarios of state-controlled eugenics to the hope of engineering disease-resistant newborns. As with debates surrounding stem-cell research, the seemingly endless possibilities of genetic engineering will continue to influence public opinion and policy into the foreseeable future. Beyond Biotechnology: The Barren Promise of Genetic Engineering distinguishes between the hype and reality of this technology and explains the nuanced and delicate relationship between science and nature. Authors Craig Holdrege and Steve Talbott evaluate the current state of genetic science and examine its potential applications, particularly in agriculture and medicine, as well as the possible dangers. The authors show how the popular view of genetics does not include an understanding of the ways in which genes actually work together in organisms. Simplistic and reductionist views of genes lead to unrealistic expectations and, ultimately, disappointment in the results that genetic engineering actually delivers. The authors explore new developments in genetics, from the discovery of “non-Darwinian” adaptative mutations in bacteria to evidence that suggests that organisms are far more than mere collections of genetically driven mechanisms. While examining these issues, the authors also answer vital questions that get to the essence of genetic interaction with human biology: Does DNA “manage” an organism any more than the organism manages its DNA? Should genetically engineered products be labeled as such? Do the methods of the genetic engineer resemble the centuries-old practices of animal husbandry? Written for lay readers, Beyond Biotechnology is an accessible introduction to the complicated issues of genetic engineering and its potential applications. In the unexplored space between nature and laboratory, a new science is waiting to emerge. Technology-based social and environmental solutions will remain tenuous and at risk of reversal as long as our culture is alienated from the plants and animals on which all life depends.
Author : Lisa Yount
Publisher : Facts on File
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0816050597
Provides background on the controversial technologies and the social, political, ethical, and legal issues they raise; offers a guide to further research; and includes material on biotechnology as a business, stem cells, and bioterrorism.
Author : Mark L. Steinberg,Sharon D. Cosloy
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bioengineering
ISBN : 9781438109367
An illustrated dictionary defining the most relevant and frequently used terms in the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Author : Susan Aldridge
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521465427
Susan Aldridge gives an accessible guide to the world of DNA and also explores the applications of genetic engineering in biotechnology. She takes the reader step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology. The first part of the book describes DNA and its function within living organisms. The second part explores genetic engineering and its applications to humans - such as gene therapy, genetic screening and DNA fingerprinting. The third part looks at the wider world of biotechnology and how genetic engineering can be applied to such problems as producing vegetarian cheese or cleaning up the environment. The final part explains how knowledge of the structure and functioning of genes sheds light on evolution and our place in the world. Although easy to read, this book does not avoid the science involved and should be read by anyone who wants to know about DNA and genetic engineering.