Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Author: Zhang Zhenjia
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book explains the theories and application technologies of molecular biology in an easy-to-understand manner, making it an ideal undergraduate textbook or reference for biology and chemistry-related majors. It is also suitable for researchers and production personnel in other fields engaged in biotechnology. The original English edition of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology was published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and is a widely acclaimed textbook. The current 4th edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. Written by renowned experts, the book consists of 19 chapters, providing a comprehensive reflection of the advancements in molecular biology and its impact on biotechnology. It covers various aspects such as genetic engineering, cell engineering, protein engineering, enzyme engineering, and fermentation engineering, and includes timely additions on pharmaceutical biotechnology (e.g., vaccination, antibody engineering, molecular diagnosis of genetic diseases, forensic applications) as well as biosensors and bioinformatics.