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Science, Seeds, and Cyborgs: Biotechnology and the Appropriation of Life
Drawing on an impressive wealth of evidence, "Science, Seeds and Cyborgs" challenges the legitimacy of genetic engineering. This book highlights scientific flaws in recent developments in agriculture, medicine, and new reproductive technologies, …
Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired Technologies
Nature is the world's foremost designer. With billions of years of experience and boasting the most extensive laboratory available, it conducts research in every branch of engineering and science. Nature's designs and capabilities have always …
Human Genetic Engineering: A Guide for Activists, Skeptics, and the Very Perplexed
The debate over human Genetic Engineering (GE) is about to go mainstream. Not as a one-day wonder about cloning or a theological disagreement about embryos, but as a major political issue, driven in part by a grassroots movement of opposition. …
An objective, thorough, and accessible introduction to biotechnology. Biotechnology will have an increasingly profound impact on human health, agriculture, the environment, and society itself. "Understanding Biotechnology" offers an introduction …
Glowing Genes: A Revolution in Biotechnology
The first popular science book on fluorescent proteins, an amazing new area of biotechnology that will help fight cancer, create new products, improve agriculture, and combat terrorism.
From Alchemy to IPO: The Business of Biotechnology
Written by a well-known industry insider, this title addresses the coming-of-age of biotech products and companies and traces the history of biotechnology from its early inception in the '70s to today's heyday of new solutions and breakthrough …
Medical Biotechnology: Achievements, Prospects and Perceptions
For many people, biotechnology means genetically modified organisms, alien species, toxic weapons, or hormone-treated beef. Yet it is also a tool to control plant and animal pests, preserve species, utilize genetic resources for health and …
Surrogate Tissue Analysis: Genomic, Proteomic, and Metabolomic Approaches
This timely volume serves as both an introduction and a fundamental reference for scientists interested in learning about or applying genomic, proteomic and metabolomic technologies to surrogate tissue analysis. Various scientists at the cutting …