Revised And Expanded By More Than 300 New Terms, The Universities Press Dictionary Of Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering, New Edition Is An Essential Reference Tool On Modern Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering That Lucidly Articulates The Flood Of Advances And Discoveries In These Areas. In Addition To 100 Black-And-White Line Drawings, The Dictionary Includes Four Helpful Appendixes. The Universities Press Dictionary Of Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering, New Edition Will Benefit Students, Teachers, Physicians, Science And Technical Writers, Or Others Looking For A Concise Source Of Current Information On These Interdisciplinary Fields.

The Dictionary of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering is an important reference tool for students, teachers, physicians, science and technical writers, and anyone looking for a concise source of current information on this fast-breaking field. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book provides more than 2,000 entries 313 new to this edition that clearly define terms and phrases, from A-DNA to Zoo Blot.

An illustrated dictionary defining the most relevant and frequently used terms in the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

This dictionary attempts to define routinely used specialized language in the various areas of biotechnology, and remain suitable for use by scientists involved in unrelated disciplines. Viewing biotechnology as the practical application of biological systems to the manufacturing and service industries, and to the management of the environment, terms defined have been selected from as broad a spectrum as possible to include work accomplished by the following disciplines: (1) microbiology; (2) pharmacology; (3) biochemistry; (4) chemistry; (5) physiology; (6) chemical engineering; (7) genetic engineering; (8) enzymology; and (9) cell biology. The typical biotechnologist can utilize this dictionary to integrate specialized work with studies being carried out by collaborators in related fields, particularly with respect to differences in terminology, i.e., jargon. (JJK)

Defines more than 1900 terms, and serves the research needs of both the student and the advanced researcher.

Over 500 terms defined; intended as technical terminology and slang or jargon also used in the field. Will interest workers and students in cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, chemical engineering, as well as those in commerce and politics with a concern for the new technology. Contains illustrations. Miscellaneous appendixes.