Advances In Biotechnology (Hb 2014) Hardcover

The book “Advances in Biotechnology” highlights the latest progress in key areas of biotechnology, a field crucial for meeting the needs of a growing global population and enhancing human well-being. Significant advancements in biotechnology that benefit humanity have emerged from areas like genetic engineering, transgenic plants and animals, genomics, proteomics, monoclonal antibodies for disease diagnosis, and gene therapy. This book features fourteen chapters authored by experienced academics and researchers, focusing on current developments and future directions in biotechnology. It provides a detailed overview of various essential methodologies, including high-capacity vectors, next-generation DNA sequencing, molecular markers, DNA microarray technology, and proteomics, all of which have transformed biotechnology and its wide range of applications. Beyond explaining the fundamental principles, the book offers up-to-date reviews of ongoing research, thoughtful discussions on the potential advantages and risks of biotechnological products, and the hurdles involved in bringing these products to market. It will serve as an excellent reference for academics and researchers, and it will point young researchers toward new project ideas in the field. This book is intended for biotechnologists, biologists, researchers, teachers, and students in Biosciences and Biotechnology in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and around the world.