Introduction to biotechnology - William J Thieman

Thoroughly updated for currency and with exciting new practical examples throughout, this popular text provides the tools, practice, and basic knowledge for success in the biotech workforce.

With its balanced coverage of basic cell and molecular biology, fundamental techniques, historical accounts, new advances, and hands-on applications, the Third Edition emphasizes the future of biotechnology and the biotechnology student's role in that future. Two new features-Forecasting the Future, and Making a Difference-along with several returning hallmark features, support the new focus.