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Introduction to Biotechnology

Written for students of biotechnology, this textbook explains both the scientific and the commercial sides of the field. It lays out the basics of cell and molecular biology alongside the core laboratory methods used in research, and it traces how the discipline developed over time. Practical applications receive attention too, from recent advances to hands-on examples. The latest edition has been refreshed throughout to reflect changing technologies, uses, ethical debates and rules, including the international bodies that now shape regulation. Each chapter ends with a case study that asks readers to apply what they have learned, and short profiles from working biotech professionals point toward careers in the industry. The book is aimed at readers who want to prepare for work in this growing area.

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