Molecular Biotechnology: Principles & Applications of Recombinant DNA (American society for microbiology) [Paperback]

Bernard R. Glick (Author), Jack J. Pasternak (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1555811361 | ISBN-13: 978-1555811365 | Publication Date: March 2003 | Edition: 2nd

Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this very popular textbook covers both the underlying scientific principles and the wide-ranging industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of recombinant DNA technology. The new edition includes expanded coverage of the types of organisms and cells used in molecular biotechnology; DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; the methodology and applications of genetic engineering of plants; microbial production of therapeutic agents; and human molecular genetics and gene therapy. Updated chapters reflect the most recent developments in biotechnology and the issues surrounding it - such as cloning, gene therapy, and the patenting and release of genetically modified organisms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 708 pages
• Publisher: American Society Microbiology; 2nd edition (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555811361
• ISBN-13: 978-1555811365
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good overview but lacks technical rigor, April 6, 2000

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M. Beckett (West Lafayette, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Molecular Biotechnology: Principles & Applications of Recombinant DNA (American society for microbiology) (Paperback)

I am currently using this book for a course in Molecular Biotechnology taught through the chemistry department. Although the book covers a wide range of biotechnology fields, from manipulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes through human gene therapy, it does so in a somewhat shallow and repetitive way. I have also seen clearer and more concise diagrams covering similar topics in other biochemistry books, and there is a paucity of in-depth coverage in any particular area. This is not necessarily the authors's fault, however, arising from the plethora of information found in the biotechnology field. If someone wants a broad review of molecular biotechnology, this is a decent book, but if you want to focus on a specific area within biotechnology, look somewhere else.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating material, June 18, 2005

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invisible hand (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA (Hardcover)

I used this book for one of my favorite classes in college on biotechnology. It will show you the cool side of science and all of the neat things you can do with biology and DNA. The level is low enough to where you only need a minimal background to understand it, basic biology classes and preferably genetics. After completing the book you should be excited about the future of biotech, and you will have some understanding about how it works.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory material for the technical, May 10, 2001

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John C. Wang (Taipei, Taiwan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Molecular Biotechnology: Principles & Applications of Recombinant DNA (American society for microbiology) (Paperback)

To those who are interested in the functional aspects of the DNA this is the right introductory stuff. It covers areas including basic molecular biology to commercial methods for manipulating the genes. Pretty useful for someone who's more interested in the technology than the biology!