DNA and Biotechnology: The Awesome Skill - Hardcover

Fitzgerald-Hayes, Molly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0120489309 ISBN 13: 9780120489305

Publisher: Academic Press, 2009

Synopsis

Appropirate for a wide range of desciplines, from biology to non-biology, law and nursing majors, DNA and Biotechnology uses a straightfoward and comprehensive writing style that give the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a breif histroy of genetics, a clear ouline of techniques that are in use, and highlights of breaktrhoughs in hot topic scientific discoveries. 

Engaging and straightforward scientific writing style
Comprehensive forensics chapter
Parallel Pedagogic material designed to help both readers and teachers.
Highlights in the latest scientific discoveries
Outstanding full-color illustration that walk reader through complex concepts

About this title

Review:

The 3rd edition of DNA and Biotechnology introduces readers to the fascinating world of DNA science and cell biology while demonstrating the many ways that advances in biotechnology have an impact on our daily lives

From the Back Cover:

DNA and Biotechnology introduces reader to the fascinating world of biotechnology and genetics, helping them to understand its impact in daily lives.

Did you know that...?

• Dogs played a key role in developing gene therapy treatments for human blindness
• Green algae is a future source of renewable bio fuel
• Scientists found a gene that controls fidelity in mammals
• Law students armed with DNA evidence freed over 100 people for U.S. prisons, many from death row (The Innocence Project)
• In 2009, the first clinical trial using human stems cells to treat spinal cord injuries in humans was cleared by the FDA

DNA and Biotechnology uses a comprehensive and straightforward scientific writing style to appeal to a wide range of readers. It highlights advances driving the DNA revolution as well as its impact on the vast array of different scientific fields. Authors Molly Fitzgerald-Hayes and Frieda Reichsman both educate and engage readers as they explore the power of DNA technology and its applications

This book will introduce students to the topics of DNA and Biotechnology and walk them through the process as it evolves into a more specific and detailed principle. It offers students of Biotechnology:

• Engaging and straightforward scientific writing style
• Comprehensive Forensics chapter
• Parallel Pedagogic material designed to help readers and teachers
• Highlights in the latest scientific discoveries
• Outstanding full-colour illustrations that walk the reader through complex concepts

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DNA and Biotechnology introduces reader to the fascinating world of biotechnology and genetics, helping them to understand its impact in daily lives.

Did you know that...?

• Dogs played a key role in developing gene therapy treatments for human blindness
• Green algae is a future source of renewable bio fuel
• Scientists found a gene that controls fidelity in mammals
• Law students armed with DNA evidence freed over 100 people for U.S. prisons, many from death row (The Innocence Project)
• In 2009, the first clinical trial using human stems cells to treat spinal cord injuries in humans was cleared by the FDA

DNA and Biotechnology uses a comprehensive and straightforward scientific writing style to appeal to a wide range of readers. It highlights advances driving the DNA revolution as well as its impact on the vast array of different scientific fields. Authors Molly Fitzgerald-Hayes and Frieda Reichsman both educate and engage readers as they explore the power of DNA technology and its applications

This book will introduce students to the topics of DNA and Biotechnology and walk them through the process as it evolves into a more specific and detailed principle. It offers students of Biotechnology:

• Engaging and straightforward scientific writing style
• Comprehensive Forensics chapter
• Parallel Pedagogic material designed to help readers and teachers
• Highlights in the latest scientific discoveries
• Outstanding full-colour illustrations that walk the reader through complex concepts

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0120489309
• ISBN 13: 9780120489305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 448