Biotechnology Books

New and Published Books

1. Methods for Studying Nucleic Acid/Drug Interactions

   Edited by Meni Wanunu, Yitzhak Tor

   Since most therapeutic efforts have been predominantly focused on pharmaceuticals that target proteins, there is an unmet need to develop drugs that intercept cellular pathways that critically involve nucleic acids. Progress in the discovery of nucleic acid binding drugs naturally relies on the...

   Published December 19th 2011 by CRC Press
2. Disposable Bioprocessing Systems

   By Sarfaraz K. Niazi

   Because of many misconceptions, the biological drug manufacturing industry does not fully utilize disposable components, despite their wide availability. These misconceptions include concerns for the quality of materials, running costs, scalability, the level of automation possible, and the...

   Published December 18th 2011 by CRC Press
3. Stem Cells and Revascularization Therapies

   Edited by Hyunjoon Kong, Andrew J. Putnam, Lawrence B. Schook

   Series: Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

   In the last few decades, significant advancements in the biology and engineering of stem cells have enabled progress in their clinical application to revascularization therapies. Some strategies involve the mobilization of endogenous stem cell populations, and others employ cell transplantation....

   Published December 12th 2011 by CRC Press
4. OMICS

   Biomedical Perspectives and Applications

   Edited by Debmalya Barh, Kenneth Blum, Margaret A. Madigan

   A reflection of the explosion of research and development in this field, OMICS: Biomedical Perspectives and Applications explores applications of omics in bioinformatics, cancer research and therapy, diabetes research, plant science, molecular biology, and neurosciences. A select editorial panel of...

   Published November 20th 2011 by CRC Press
5. ISO 13485

   A Complete Guide to Quality Management in the Medical Device Industry

   By Itay Abuhav

   Although complex and lengthy, the process of certification for the ISO 13485 can be easily mastered using the simple method outlined in ISO 13485: A Complete Guide to Quality Management in the Medical Device Industry. Written by an experienced industry professional, this practical book provides a...

   Published October 19th 2011 by CRC Press
6. Carbohydrate-Modifying Biocatalysts

   Edited by Peter Grunwald

   This book provides an actual overview of structure, function, and application of carbohydrate-modifying biocatalysts. Unlike amino acids and nucleic acids, carbohydrates have been disregarded for a long time by the scientific community, mainly due to their complex structure and a lack of suited...

   Published October 18th 2011 by Pan Stanford Publishing
7. Boron Science

   New Technologies and Applications

   Edited by Narayan S. Hosmane

   Boron has made a significant impact in our lives through its quiet use in fertilizers, fungicides, soaps, detergents, and heat-resistant glassware. Boron Science: New Technologies and Applications addresses the applications of boron in chemistry, industry, medicine, and pharmacology by explaining...

   Published October 2nd 2011 by CRC Press
8. Biotechnology Fundamentals

   By Firdos Alam Khan

   The focus of Biotechnology Fundamentals is to educate readers on both classical and modern aspects of biotechnology and to expose them to a range of topics, from basic information to complex technicalities. Other books cover subjects individually, but this text offers a rare topical combination of...

   Published September 19th 2011 by CRC Press
9. Basic Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering,Third Edition

   By Ronald L. Fournier

   Encompassing a variety of engineering disciplines and life sciences, the very scope and breadth of biomedical engineering presents challenges to creating a concise, entry level text that effectively introduces basic concepts without getting overly specialized in subject matter or rarified in...

   Published August 25th 2011 by CRC Press
10. Micro and Nano Techniques for the Handling of Biological Samples

    By Jaime Castillo-León, Winnie Edith Svendsen, Maria Dimaki

    Several micro- and nanomanipulation techniques have emerged in recent decades thanks to advances in micro- and nanofabrication. For instance, the atomic force microscope (AFM) uses a nano-sized tip to image, push, pull, cut, and indent biological material in air, liquid, or vacuum. Using micro- and...

    Published August 24th 2011 by CRC Press