Biotechnology: An Introduction

454 Pages·2012·10.275 MB·English

by  S. Ignacimuthu S.J.

BIOTECHNOLOGY
An Introduction
Second Edition
S. Ignacimuthu, s.j.

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Alpha Science International Ltd.
Oxford, U.K.
Biotechnology: An Introduction
Second Edition
458 pgs. | 65 figs. | 63 tbls.
S. Ignacimuthu, s.j.
Director
Entomology Research Institute
Loyola College (Autonomous)
Chennai, India
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Preface to the
Second Edition
the subject of biotechnology is such a fast growing area that any book written
on this subject has to keep on adding the new developments constantly. the First
edition of ‘Biotechnology: An Introduction’ was well received. Based on the feed-
back received from the readers I have taken efforts to revise the book. Apart from
the addition of all the new developments in biotechnology, three new chapters on
Enzyme and protein Engineering, Bioinformatics and nanobiotechnology have
been added. Efforts have been taken to keep the book error-free.
Let me sincerely thank all the readers for their unfailing support and
enthusiasm. Let me also express my gratitude to narosa publishing house for
their committed work.

S. Ignacimuthu, s.j.

Preface to the
First Edition
Biotechnology refers to any technological application that uses biological
systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products
or processes for specific use. Biotechnology that is being exploited by many
different sectors. the applications of biotechnology offer enormous potential
for agricultural, pharmaceutical, environmental, healthcare and developmental
purposes.
With the sequencing of the human genome, the researchers are moving to the
next level, which involves understanding the genetic basis of diseases. Benefits
for human development are already experienced. Breakthrough applications in
medicine have huge potential for accelerating human development.
Apart from the usual topics related to biotechnology, aspects related to
polymerase Chain Reaction, Microarray, Gene targeting, Gene silencing, Animal
cloning, Human cloning, Stem cloning, Genetically modified food, Fermentation
technology, Enzyme technology, Bioinformatics, Drug Discovery, nano-
medicine, Biosensors and Bioremediation have been elaborated
I am confident that the students and teachers will benefits much from this
book.
S. Ignacimuthu, s.j.