Publisher's Synopsis
An introduction to the fundamentals of cellular structure and physiology, protein structure and function, genetics, and molecular biology for those with an understanding of the principles of process engineering, but with a limited background in biology.This book reflects powerful advances that are transforming the field, ranging from genetic sequencing to new techniques for producing proteins from recombinant DNA. It introduces techniques with broad application to the production of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and commodities; to medical applications such as tissue engineering and gene therapy; and for solving critical environmental problems.
