Medical Biotechnology

Name: Medical Biotechnology
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ISBN: 9780080451350

ISBN-10: 0080451357

ISBN-13: 9780080451350

Edition: 2009

Authors: Judit Pongracz, Mary Keen

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This textbook is aimed at medical and other health science students to explain the practical clinical impact of new techniques in biotechnology. It does not set out to explain the minutiae of the techniques themselves. The book focuses on why these techniques are useful in a clinical context and considers their potential uses, limitations and the ethical considerations that surround their use. Accessible account of subject wriiten at a level appropriate for medical students. Highly illustrated in colour. Ideal as a resource for problem-based courses. Increasing number of medical courses have modules on this subject. Suggestions for further reading.

Book details

List price: $42.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 1/16/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 11.00" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



The molecular basis of disease


Gene hunting. Using genetic information


Epigenetics. Protein structure and function


Proteomics and metabolomics


Vaccines


Transgenics


Pharmacogenetics


Gene Therapy


Biolpharmaceuticals


Tissue engineering, stem cells and therapeutic cloning


Perspectives: future developments