The GMO Handbook: Genetically Modified Animals, Microbes, and Plants in Biotechnology

A comprehensive and accessible survey of the best current accomplishments of GMO research in all their complexity and ramifications.The authors introduce the fundamentals of biotechnology as a scientific discipline, show how GMO research is conducted today, discuss the problems that have arisen from genetic technology and the tools needed to resolve them, and describes how GMO-derived technology may impact our lives in the future. On the technical side, the authors examine a wide range of current technologies employed for constructing GMOs, and describe approaches to novel research, appropriate protocols, and the process of constructing and screening a GMO. The discussion of plant and animal cells covers new strategies employed and the large-scale expression and purification of recombinant products in cultured cells. Social political, and legal issues are also discussed. Additional ISBNs 1588293076, 1617374822, 9781588293077, 9781617374821The GMO Handbook: Genetically Modified Animals, Microbes, and Plants in Biotechnology 1st Edition is written by Sarad R. Parekh and published by Humana Press. ISBNs for The GMO Handbook are 9781592598014, 1592598013 and the print ISBNs are 9781592598014, 1592598013. Additional ISBNs include 1588293076, 1617374822, 9781588293077, 9781617374821.