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Cambridge University Press Microbial Biotechnology: Fundamentals Of Applied Microbiology 2Nd Edition by GLAZER ALEXANDER N. ET.AL
Knowledge In Microbiology Is Growing Exponentially Through The Determination Of Genomic Sequences Of Hundreds Of Microorganisms And The Invention Of New Technologies Such As Genomics Transcriptomics And Proteomics To Deal With This Avalanche Of Information. These Genomic Data Are Now Exploited In Thousands Of Applications Ranging From Those In Medicine Agriculture Organic Chemistry Public Health Biomass Conversion To Biomining. Microbial Biotechnology: Fundamentals Of Applied Microbiology Focuses On Uses Of Major Societal Importance Enabling An In-Depth Analysis Of These Critically Important Applications. Some Such As Wastewater Treatment Have Changed Only Modestly Over Time Others Such As Directed Molecular Evolution Or ‘Green’ Chemistry Are As Current As TodayS Headlines. This Fully Revised Second Edition Provides An Exciting Interdisciplinary Journey Through The Rapidly Changing Landscape Of Discovery In Microbial Biotechnology. An Ideal Text For Courses In Applied Microbiology And Biotechnology Courses This Book Will Also Serve As An Invaluable Overview Of Recent Advances In This Field For Professional Life Scientists And For The Diverse Community Of Other Professionals With Interests In Biotechnology.