Biotechnology: Science for the New Millennium

What You'll Find Inside: Thorough coverage of the concepts and processes of biotechnology research and manufacturing in the areas of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, industrial products, and instrumentation Extensive discussion of genomics, bioinformatics, microarrays, and proteomics Exciting information on biotechnological advances in drug discovery, gene therapy, plant-based pharmaceuticals, forensics, and horticulture Thought-provoking sidebars on bioethics, current events, regulations, emergent trends, recent advances, and research techniques Substantial presentation of the business side of biotechnology, including opportunities and careers in academic, industrial, and regulatory biotechnology