01790nam a2200217 a 4500020002700000020003000027082001600057100002200073245002800095250001700123260004800140300001100188520092300199650003301122856007001155942000701225999001501232952010501247952011601352952010401468  a0521586941 (paperback)  a9780521586948 (paperback)  a574.192 SMI1 aSmith,John.E945810aBiotechnology :3rde ed.  a3rd edition.  a[S.l.] :bCambridge University Press,c1996  a254 p.  aBiotechnology is the major technology of the 21st century, yet few people realise how much it impacts on many aspects of human society. The defining aim of this new fifth edition is to re-establish the correct understanding of the term biotechnology. Using the straightforward style that made the previous editions of his textbook so popular, John Smith once again helps students with the deciphering and use of biological knowledge. He explains the historical developments in biotechnology and the range of activities from brewing beer, the treatment of sewage and other wastes, and the creation of biofuels. He also discusses the innovations in molecular biology, genomics and proteomics, systems biology and their impact on new biotechnology. In this edition John Smith also re-examines the ethics and morality of aspects of biotechnology and puts new emphasis on stem cells and regenerative medicine and micro RNA.  abiotechnologyamedicine945940uhttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0521586941/chopaconline-20  cBK  c1628d1628  0010708NFICaICbICcGENd2015-07-20l0o574.192 SMIp004682r2015-07-20 00:00:00w2015-07-20yREF  0010708NFICaICbICcGENd2015-09-07l4o574.192 SMIp006416r2022-11-17 00:00:00s2022-10-24w2015-09-07yBK  0010708NFICaICbICcGENd2015-09-07l0o574.192 SMIp005490r2015-09-07 00:00:00w2015-09-07yBK