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Book SynopsisDie Industrielle Mikrobiologie vereint das Fachwissen von Naturwissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren über die Nutzung von Bakterien und Pilzen. Als innovative Querschnittsdisziplin bietet sie wichtige Voraussetzungen für die Entwicklung konkurrenzfähiger Produkte auf der Basis umweltschonender Verfahren. So setzt z.B. die chemische Industrie heute bereits Mikroorganismen in Prozessen ein, um Rohstoffe und Energie sparen. In dieser Branche besteht ein zunehmender Bedarf an gut ausgebildeten Fachkräften.Dieses neue Lehrbuch wurde von erfahrenen Wissenschaftlern aus Hochschulen und der Industrie verfasst. Es soll Studierende aus Life Science-Bachelorstudiengängen sowie fortgeschrittene Studierende der Chemie oder der Ingenieurwissenschaften in die Industrielle Mikrobiologie einführen. Es vermittelt die Grundlagen der Entwicklung von Produktionsstämmen und erklärt spezielle Verfahren zur Herstellung mikrobieller Produkte. Dabei wird aufgezeigt, wie das Potential der Mikroorganismen optimal genutzt werden kann.Zunächst wird ein Überblick über die geschichtliche Entwicklung der Industrielle Mikrobiologie und eine Einführung in die Bioverfahrenstechnik gegeben. Anschließend werden in 10 Kapiteln ausgewählte mikrobielle Verfahren zur Herstellung von Lebensmitteln, organischen Säuren, Alkoholen, Aminosäuren, Vitaminen, Antibiotika, Pharmaproteinen, Enzymen, Biopolymeren sowie Steroiden und Aromastoffen beschrieben. Im letzten Kapitel wird am Beispiel der biologischen Abwasserreinigung aufgezeigt, dass die Mikroorganismen nicht nur ein enormes Synthese-, sondern auch ein großes Abbaupotential besitzen, mit dem sie einen Beitrag zu den Stoffwechselkreisläufen auf unserer Erde leisten.Die Autoren wünschen sich, dass dieses Lehrbuch das Interesse vieler Studierender an diesem spannenden Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet weckt und sie daraus Nutzen ziehen können, um dann selbst zur weiteren Entwicklung der Industriellen Mikrobiologie beizutragen.Table of ContentsVorwort.-1 Geschichtlicher Überblick.-2 Bioverfahrenstechnik.-3 Lebensmittel.-4 Alkohole und Ketone.-5 Organische Säuren.-6 Aminosäuren.-7 Vitamine, Nucleotide und Carotinoide.-8 Antibiotika.-9 Pharmaproteine.-10 Enzyme.-11 Polysaccharide und Polyhydroxyfettsäuren.-12 Steroide und Aromastoffe.-13 Biologische Abwasserreinigung.

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Book SynopsisPastor Fritz Jahr used the term bioethics as early as 1927. It was not until the early 1970s that the term was rediscovered in the United States. Since then, the relevance of this emergent academic field of studies has permanently been growing, as the age of biotechnological and medical innovations has only just begun. Enormous progress can be expected in various areas relevant to bioethical discourses in the coming decades and centuries. In the past years, the invention of CRISPR/Cas9 has radically changed the possibilities concerning genetic modifications, even germline modifications have turned into a practical option. These developments need to be investigated by academics from various disciplines, which is the reason why the conference series on Bioethics in the New Age of Science was initialized. The present volume consists in selected papers from the first International Conference on Bioethics in the New Age of Science, which took place on the 4th and 5th of May 2017 at the "Vasile Goldis" West University of Arad, Romania.Table of Contents Introduction By Maria Sinaci and Stefan Lorenz Sorgner PART I. GENERAL ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF EMERGING (BIO)TECHNOLOGIES CHAPTER 1. Genes, CRISPR/Cas 9, and Posthumans, by Stefan Lorenz Sorgner CHAPTER 2. Can Ethics Govern Technology? Bioethics in the Age of Techno-Science, by Corrado Viafora CHAPTER 3. The Moral Relationship of the Human and the Non-Human Animals in Light of Ethology, by Alexander Krémer PART II. ETHICS OF ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES CHAPTER 4. Neuroethics and Moral Enhancement: The Path to a Moral World?, by Maria Sinaci CHAPTER 5. Public Deliberation and Biomedical Enhancements, by Ivan Mladenovi? PART III. SPECIFIC MEDICAL ETHICAL ISSUES CHAPTER 6. On the Ethical Issues of Bilateral and Contralateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy, by Gergely Tari, Gábor Braunitzer CHAPTER 7. Haematological Patients' Perception of Their Quality of Life, by Alciona Sasu, Mircea Onel, Cristina Ghib-Para, Ligia Piro?, Alin Grelu?, Coralia Cotoraci PART IV. END OF LIFE ETHICAL ISSUES CHAPTER 8. Is Death the Enemy? The Normative Power of Metaphor in Bioethics, by Assya Pascalev CHAPTER 9. Philosophical-Ethical Alleviation of Perceptive Experience of Corporeality in Terminally Ill Sufferers, by Florin Lobon?, Ionu? Mladin PART V. BIOETHICS AND REGIONAL EDUCATION CHAPTER 10. Bioethics Education in Western Romania, by Antoanela Naaji CHAPTER 11. (Bio)ethical Education for Young People in Macedonia, by Dejan Donev PART VI. LEGAL, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL BIOETHICAL ISSUES CHAPTER 12. Ethical Concerns Regarding Mandatory Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare Practitioners, by Miroslav Radenkovi?, Ivana Lazarevi?, Marko Stojanovi?, Tanja Jovanovi? CHAPTER 13. Legal and Ethical Rules of Performing Medical Professions in Poland, by Jakub Berezowski CHAPTER 14. A New Pro-Natalist Tool: Parenthood as a Form of Public Employment, by János I. Tóth CHAPTER 15. Cultural and Ethical Aspects of Social Desirability in Psychological Research, by Maria Ancuta Gurza

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Book SynopsisThe present publication provides a comprehensive examination of animal biotechnology and its various applications in veterinary medicine and pharmaceuticals, as well as in the improvement of animal feed production. Transgenic technologies have been utilized to enhance milk production and meat production in farm animals, as well as to establish models for human diseases. Transgenic animals are also employed for the production of proteins for medical use in humans. Biotechnology has been utilized to facilitate xenotransplantation from animals to humans. Genetic engineering has been performed on farm animals, and nuclear transfer technology has become an essential and favored method for cloning animals. Biotechnology has the potential to be utilized in the management of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, avian influenza, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The most significant biotechnology-based products comprise vaccines, particularly genetically engineered or DNA vaccines. Gene therapy for diseases in pet animals is a rapidly developing field, as many of the technologies employed in clinical trials with humans were first developed in animals, and many of the diseases in cats and dogs are similar to those in humans. RNA interference technology is now being used in research related to veterinary medicine. Molecular diagnosis is playing an increasingly significant role in veterinary practice. Polymerase chain reaction and its modifications are considered to be essential. Fluorescent in situ hybridization and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are also widely used. Newer biochip-based technologies and biosensors are also finding their way into veterinary diagnostics. This book attempts to unravel the mysteries of biotechnology as it pertains to animal health and production.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers undergraduate and postgraduate students fundamental protocols in an accessible and simplified manner. The book encompasses experiments from every area of biotechnology and serves as an essential resource for researchers in this field. The manual emphasizes the inclusion of essential and basic protocols, offering readers valuable, first-hand information about biotechnology research.

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Book SynopsisThis book is entirely devoted to the subject of DNA and aims to reveal its secrets in an accessible and straightforward manner. It is an invaluable resource for those in the field of bioscience, comprising a total of twelve chapters, along with figures, photographs, and a comprehensive glossary of DNA-related terms.

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Book SynopsisAlthough microbes are small in size, they possess intricate structures at the molecular level. The book Molecular Biology and Biotechnology provides an extensive range of laboratory protocols and practical techniques that are essential for both research and teaching purposes. This text is divided into 370 pages, comprising of 36 chapters, followed by a detailed glossary. It serves as a valuable resource for microbiology researchers, teachers, and students alike.

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Book SynopsisThe book entitled Rejuvenation in Fruit Trees (Tropical and Subtropical) is an up-to-date and informative publication that covers all vital aspects of rejuvenation technology in perennial fruit trees. This comprehensive resource provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt this technology in high-value fruit crops of woody perennial nature within the tropical and subtropical groups. The book discusses the concept of rejuvenation, including its present trend and constraints, as well as its need, adoption level, and successful implementation through proper cultural practices and management strategies. The objective of the book is to increase production, productivity, and profitability of fruit crops on a sustainable basis. Additionally, the book includes information on the requisite needs and requirements, as well as a critical perspective that fosters a better understanding of the R&D issues involved. This book will be of immense utility to students of Agriculture/Horticulture at B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels, academic experts, researchers, scientists, administrators, policy-makers, farmers, exporters, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the fruit production enterprise.

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Book SynopsisRadio Tracer Techniques for Agriculturists and Biologists is a book that explores the fundamental principles and concepts of radio tracer techniques. It also covers the application of these techniques in agriculture and biological sciences, as well as the necessary instrumentation and laboratory setup. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of safety measures when working with radioactive substances. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in radio tracers.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook covers fundamental concepts of enzyme technology, emphasizing practical and economic aspects. It discusses enzyme properties, classifications, kinetics, and commercial potential. Applications in food and pharmaceutical industries are highlighted. Suitable for students, professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

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Book SynopsisPlant tissue culture (PTC) is basic to all plant biotechnologies and is an exciting area of basic and applied sciences with considerable scope for further research. PTC is also the best approach to demonstrate the totipotency of plant cells, and to exploit it for numerous practical applications. It offers technologies for crop improvement (Haploid and Triploid production, In Vitro Fertilization, Hybrid Embryo Rescue, Variant Selection), clonal propagation (Micropropagation), virus elimination (Shoot Tip Culture), germplasm conservation, production of industrial phytochemicals, and regeneration of plants from genetically manipulated cells by recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) or cell fusion (Somatic Hybridization and Cybridization). Considerable work is being done to understand the physiology and genetics of in vitro embryogenesis and organogenesis using model systems, especially Arabidopsis and carrot, which is likely to enhance the efficiency of in vitro regeneration protocols. All these aspects are covered extensively in the present book. Since the first book on Plant Tissue Culture by Prof. P.R. White in 1943, several volumes describing different aspects of PTC have been published. Most of these are compilation of invited articles by different experts or proceedings of conferences. More recently, a number of books describing the Methods and Protocols for one or more techniques of PTC have been published which should serve as useful laboratory manuals. The impetus for writing this book was to make available a complete and up-to-date text covering all basic and applied aspects of PTC for the students and early-career researchers of plant sciences and plant / agricultural biotechnology. The book comprises of nineteen chapters profusely illustrated with self-explanatory illustrations. Most of the chapters include well-tested protocols and relevant media compositions that should be helpful in conducting laboratory experiments. For those interested in further details, Suggested Further Reading is given at the end of each chapter, and a Subject and Plant Index is provided at the end of the book.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“Bhojwani and Dantu … provide solid background information on and recommendations for establishing plant tissue culture labs, and discuss the theory, development, and recent advances for numerous plant tissue culture applications. … the book describes techniques in considerable detail, and several chapters are supplemented with full protocols. This volume will be particularly useful as an overview of plant tissue culture applications for graduate-level students and professionals new to the field. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.” (R. M. Warner, Choice, Vol. 51 (4), December, 2013)Table of ContentsPreface.- 1. Historical Sketch.- 2. General Requirements and Techniques.-3. Culture Media.- 4.Tissue and Cell Culture.- 5.Cytodifferentiation.- 6. Cellular Totipotency.- 7. Somatic Embryogenesis.- 8. Androgenesis.- 9. Gynogenesis.- 10. Triploid Production.- 11. Zygotic Embryo Culture.- 12. Somaclonal Variation.- 13. In vitro Fertilization.- 14. Parasexual Hybridization.- 15. Genetic Engineering.- 16. Production of Virus-free Plants.- 17. Micropropagation.- 18. Production of Industrial Phytochemicals.- 19. Conservation of Biodiversity.- Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisBiotechnology along with the other core technology viz. Information Technology, is at the heart of technology revolution in Asia. Asian countries have adopted strategies for harnessing the potential of biotechnology for their industrial Development. The areas of applications both in pharmaceutical and agriculture sector have widened, finding new vistas of economic growth. Policy challenges, however, are arising among others, concerning trade in GMOs, impact of genetic engineering on environment and human health, biosafety management, and ethical aspects that are yet to be addressed at any collective forum in Asia. One of the missing links is a dialogue between natural and social scientists so as to identify socio-economic requirements and policy priorities in the realm of biotechnology and development in the region. This book brings together perceptions on some of these issues by eminent experts from the Asian region. As a sequel to the pioneering ""Biotechnology Revolution and the Third World: Challenges and Policy Options"" (RIS 1988), this volume draws lessons from the experiences of Asian developing countries and revisits some of the concerns raised earlier.

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Book SynopsisThe applied aspects of microbiology and biotechnology with reference to environmental issues including biodiversity are the frontier areas of research focus among researchers.

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Book SynopsisIntends to encapsulate the multi layered debate, accommodating perspectives from various stakeholders, scientists, academics, policy makers, regulators, media persons, and farmers.

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Book SynopsisMicroorganisms are ubiquitous and indispensable for the existence of mankind. They show diversity in size, shape, metabolism and the range of positive functions they perform for sustaining the life on this planet. Bacteria have been exploited by the mankind since times immemorial for the production of various foods and enzymes. They reveal several types of metabolic reactions which are absent in eukaryotic organisms. The present book highlights the potential of microorganisms in solving the global energy crisis. Presently, the world is facing energy crisis due to depleting fossil fuels which are expected to get exhausted during the next 50 yeaOne of the alternative energy resources for the new millennium is expected to be the renewable energy including biomass from which a variety of biofuels can be obtained by the exploitation of microbes. This volume has been organized in 13 s which have been prepared to provide the readers with both an in-depth study and a broad perspective of microorganisms for sustainability of mankind. Further, it makes the readers familiar with the diversity in energy generating pathways among different groups of microorganisms and different types of biomass energy resources available on this planet and the various possibilities which can be exploited for converting these in to alternate energy sources with the help of microbes. A great effort has been made to provide the readers a comprehensive knowledge about different alternative fuels and value added products from microbes for the 21st century. It is hoped that this volume will prove useful to the students and professionals who are pursuing their career in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental sciences and Energy studies related to the alternate biofuels to solve the global energy crisis.Table of Contents1. Introduction and Fundamentals 2. Microbial Applications 3. Microbes and Their Commercial Use 4. Microbes and Recycling 5. Microbes and Alternative Energy 6. Bacteria and Energy 7. Microbes and Biomass Energy 8. Microbes and Fuel Development 9. Microbes and Hydrogen as Fuel 10. Microbes and Development of Biogas and Electricity 11. Generating and developing microbes and patenting them.

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Book SynopsisThe book entitled Radio Tracer Techniques for Agriculturists and Biologist narrates the fundamentals and principles behind radio tracer techniques. Its application in agriculture and biological sciences and also the instrumentation and laboratory set up with safety aspects required to be followed while working with radio active substances. This is a comprehensive collection useful to all concerned with radio tracers.Table of Contents1. Structure of the Atom 2. Isotopes and Radioisotopes 3. Radioactivity 4. Isotopes as Tracer 5. Carbon-14 dating 6. Radioactive Nuclides 7. Dosimetry 8. Detection and Measurement of Radioactivity 9. Difficulties and their correction in Radio Tracer Assay 10. Application of Radioisotopes in Different Fields 11. Laboratory Manual

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Book SynopsisBiotechnology: laboratory manual provides basic protocols required for students of undergraduate and postgraduate programme. The protocols are explained in a simplified manner and are very easy to conduct. The book is a collection of experiments from all fields of biotechnology and will become a companion for all those who do research in the field of biotechnology. Attention is given to include most of the basic protocols. This book will provide first hand valuable information for all those who are interested in biotechnology research.Table of ContentsSection I - Units of measurements: 01. Different units used in measurements 02. Solution preparation Section II - Biotechnology laboratory: 03. General precautions and requirements 04. Equipments 05. Principles of some common instruments Section III - Biochemistry: 06. Biochemical preparations 07. Biochemical estimations 08. Biochemical separations Section IV - Enzymes: 09. Enzymes 10. Enzyme assays 11. Enzyme extraction Section V - Microbiology: 12. General microbiology 13. Media preparation Section VI - Plant biotechnology: 14. Plant tissue culture 15. Plant molecular biology Section VII - Animal biotechnology: 16. General requirements and experiments in animal biotechnology 17. Animal cell culture 18. Embryonic stem ES cells Section VIII - Molecular biology: 19. General molecular biology procedures

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Book SynopsisThe field of plant biochemistry is of great significance in the agricultural sciences, and it is essential to have a solid understanding of the biochemical mechanisms involved in the synthesis of various plant components. This knowledge is crucial for advancements in other areas of agriculture such as plant breeding, plant protection, and plant production. In recent times, biotechnology and biochemistry have been working together to address various problems faced by humans and other living beings. This book is specifically designed to provide valuable information to graduate and post-graduate students in agriculture and biology. Additionally, it will serve as a useful reference book for researchers in plant breeding, agronomy, plant physiology, and plant protection. This book will be instrumental in solving many global problems faced by present and future generations.

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Book SynopsisIn addition to the issues constituting the basis of microbial biotechnology, such as microorganisms culturing or their use in industry and environmental protection, the book includes modern analytical techniques known as "omics", as well as digital techniques used to record adverse changes in the environment those resulting from the harmful activity of bacteria and fungi. A color atlas (Chapter 8) with photos of the fungi discussed in each chapter was also included. The book was prepared with the use of many years of scientific and didactic experience of the authors who conduct classes in various fields and specializations of natural sciences. This resulted in the interdisciplinary nature of the publication. It will be useful not only for PhD students and students of biotechnology and microbiology, but also environmental protection, ecological biotechnology, urban revitalization, as well as all those interested in applying the latest achievements of these areas of science in practice.

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Book SynopsisI belie ve that the book would provide an overview of the recent developments in the domain of yeast research with some new ideas, which could serve as an inspiration and challenge for researchers in this field. Ne w Delhi Prof. Asis Datta Dec. 24, 2007 F ormer Vice-chancellor, JNU Director, NCPGR (New Delhi) Pr eface Yeasts are eukaryotic unicellular microfungi that are widely distributed in the natural environments. Although yeasts are not as ubiquitous as bacteria in the na- ral environments, they have been isolated from terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environments. Yeast communities have been found in association with plants, a- mals and insects. Several species of yeasts have also been isolated from specialized or extreme environments like those with low water potential (e. g. high sugar/salt concentrations), low temperature (e. g. yeasts isolated from Antarctica), and low oxygen availability (e. g. intestinal tracts of animals). Around 1500 species of yeasts belonging to over 100 genera have been described so far. It is estimated that only 1% of the extant yeasts on earth have been described till date. Therefore, global efforts are underway to recover new yeast species from a variety of normal and extreme environments. Yeasts play an important role in food chains, and carbon, nitrogen and sulphur cycles. Yeasts can be genetically manipulated by hybridization, mutation, rare m- ing, cytoduction, spheroplast fusion, single chromosomal transfer and transfor- tion using recombinant technology. Yeasts (e. g.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: “This book updates the knowledge on yeast research and applications accumulated over the last twenty years using the expertise of the various experts in this field. … The editors and authors have produced an excellent up-to date book that will be extremely useful for graduate and post-graduate students, young and senior researchers of life sciences … . should be on the shelves of libraries at universities, research institutes and industry, and is also to be recommended to all those who are interested in life sciences.” (Uta Breuer, Biotechnology Journal, Vol. 5, 2010)Table of Contents1 Antarctic yeasts: biodiversity and potential applications, S. Shivaji and G. S. Prasad; 2 Basidiomycetous yeasts: Current status, B.N. Johri and D.K. Choudhury; 3 Hansenula polymorpha (Pichia angusta) - Biology and applications, Gotthard Kunze, Hyun Ah Kang and Gerd Gellissen; 4 Debaryomyces hansenii: an osmotolerant and halo-tolerant yeast, Monika Aggarwal and Alok K Mondal; 5 Candida famata (Debaryomyces hansenii), Andriy A. Sibirny and Andriy Y. Voronovsky; 6 Pichia guilliermondii, Andriy A. Sibirny and Yuriy R. Boretsky; 7 Assimilation of unusual carbon compounds, Wouter J. Middelhoven; 8 Ecology and biodiversity of yeasts with potential value in biotechnology, T. Deak; 9 Yeast diversity in fermented foods and beverages, Jyoti Prakash Tamang and Graham H. Fleet; 10 Utilization of yeasts in biological control programs, Pimenta, R.S., Morais, P.B., Rosa, C.A. and Corrêa Jr., A.; 11 Opportunistic pathogenic yeasts, Uma Banerjee; 12 Interaction between yeasts and zinc, Raffaele De Nicola and Graeme Walker; 13 Glutathione production in yeast, Anand K Bachhawat, Dwaipayan Ganguli, Jaspreet Kaur, Neha Kasturia, Anil Thakur, Hardeep Kaur, Akhilesh Kumar and Amit Yadav; 14 Fermentative and aromatic ability of Kloeckera and Hanseniaspora yeasts, Dulce M. Díaz-Montaño and J. de Jesús Ramírez Córdova; 15 Assimilatory nitrate reduction in Hansenula polymorpha, Beatrice Rossi and Enrico Berardi; Part II. Genetic and Molecular Insights:16 Yeast genetics and biotechnological applications, Saroj Mishra and Richa Singh; 17 A wide-range integrative expression vector (comedtm) system for yeasts, Gerhard Steinborn, Gotthard Kunze and Gerd Gellissen; 18 Advances in gene expression in non-conventional yeasts, Jacobus Albertyn, Michel Labuschagne and Sanet Nel; 19 A comparative study of RNApolymerase II transcription machinery in yeasts, Nimisha Sharma and Surbhi Mehta; 20 Non-genetic engineering approaches to isolating and generating novel yeasts for industrial applications, Paul J. Chambers, Jenny R. Bellon, Simon A. Schmidt, C. Varela and Isak S. Pretorius; 21 Yeast proteome analysis, Andrea Matros and Hans-Peter Mock; 22 Yeast genomics for bread, beer, biology, bucks and breath, Kishore R. Sakharkar and Meena K. Sakharkar; Part III. Biotechnological Applications: 23 Ethanol production from traditional and emerging raw materials, Andreas Rudolf, Kaisa Karhumaa and Bärbel Hahn-Hägerdal; 24 Potentiality of yeasts in the direct conversion of starchy materials to ethanol and its relevance in the new millennium, L.V.A.Reddy, O.V.S.Reddy and S.C. Basappa; 25 Thermotolerant yeasts for bioethanol production using ignocellulosic substrates, L.Venkateswar Rao and Chand Pasha; 26 Applications of the non-conventional yeast Yarrowia lipolytica, France Thevenieau, Jean-Marc Nicaud and Claude Gaillardin; 27 Arxula adeninivorans (Blastobotrys adeninivorans) – a dimorphic yeast of great biotechnological potential, Erik Böer, Gerhard Steinborn, Kristina Tag, Martina Körner, Gerd Gellissen and G. Kunze; 28 Biotechnological applications of dimorphic yeasts, N. Doiphode, C. Joshi, V. Ghormade and M.V. Deshpande; 29 Extracellular polysaccharides produced by yeasts and yeast-like fungi, Inge N.A. Van Bogaert, Sofie L. De Maeseneire and Erick J. Vandamme; 30 Industrially important carbohydrate degrading enzymes from yeasts: pectinase and chitinase, ß-1, 3-glucanase, Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi, D. Sunil Kumar, Swati S. Dash and Santosh Kumar Sahu; 31 Yeast acid phosphatases and phytases: production, characterization and commercial prospects, Kaur, P. and T. Satyanarayana; 32 Nitrile-metabolizing yeasts, Tek Chand Bhalla, Monica Sharma and

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Book SynopsisThe first part of this monograph presents theoretical analysis of the thermophysical properties of strongly coupled coulomb systems. A new model is then developed, making it possible to calculate the full set of low temperature, multicomponent, nonideal plasma transport coefficients, based on the kinetic coefficients of strongly coupled coulomb systems and experimental data for the transport coefficients of Dense, Low temperature plasmas. This model can easily be implemented in the form of a set of computer algorithms, and the third part of the book shows how it can be used to solve important problems of high temperature gas dynamics, for example, heat and mass transfer in the shock layer of a space probe, stability of temperature and concentration fields in gas phase nuclear reactors, and critical phenomena in low temperature plasma dynamics.

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Book SynopsisBiotechnology has not stood still since 1991 when the first edition of Biotechnology - The Science and the Business was published. It was the first book to treat the science and business of technology as an integrated subject and was well received by both students and business professionals. All chapters in this second edition have been updated and revised and some new chapters have been introduced, including one on the use of molecular genetic techniques in forensic science. Experts in the field discuss a range of biotechnologies, including pesticides, the flavor and fragrance industry, oil production, fermentation and protein engineering. On the business side, subjects include managing, financing, and regulation of biotechnology. Some knowledge of the science behind the technologies is assumed, as well as a layperson's view of buying and selling. As with the first edition, it is expected that this book will be of interest to biotechnology undergraduates, postgraduates and those working in the industry, along with students of business, economics, intellectual property law and communications.Table of ContentsSection I: Matters of Business: Managing a Biotechnology Business. Financing Biotechnology Companies. Biotechnology Startups. Patents: Paradigms in Collision. Intellectual Property and Technical Know-How Public Perceptions of Biotechnology. The Regulation of Biotechnology in the United States. The Regulation of Biotechnology in Europe. Communication. Section II: Underlying Technologies and Economics: Polymerase Chain Reaction Development of a Novel Technology in a Corporate Environment. Protein Engineering. Fermentation Technology, Bioprocessing, Scale-up and Manufacture. Feedstocks. Process Economics. Section III: Biotechnology and Industry: The Established Industries. Industrial Chemicals: Fermentation and Immobilized Cells. Industrial Enzymes. New Materials. Biosensors.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes and evaluates animal biotechnology and its application in veterinary medicine and pharmaceuticals as well as improvement in animal food production. Transgenic technologies are used for improving milk production and the meat in farm animals as well as for creating models of human diseases. Transgenic animals are used for the production of proteins for human medical use. Biotechnology is applied to facilitate xenotransplantation from animals to humans. Genetic engineering is done in farm animals and nuclear transfer technology has become an important and preferred method for cloning animals. Biotechnology has potential applications in the management of several animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, avian flue and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The most important biotechnology based products consist of vaccines, particularly genetically engineered or DNA vaccines. Gene therapy for diseases of pet animals is a fast developing area because many of the technologies used in clinical trials humans were developed in animals and many of the diseases of cats and dogs are similar to those in humans. RNA interference technology is now being applied for research in veterinary medicine. Molecular diagnosis is assuming an important place in veterinary practice. Polymerase chain reaction and its modifications are considered to be important. Fluorescent in situ hybridization and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are also widely used. Newer biochip-based technologies and biosensors are also finding their way in veterinary diagnostics. This book is an attempt to unravel the mysteries of biotechnology as it affects animal health and production."Table of Contents1. Introduction to biotechnology 2. Biotechnology in animal production 3. Role of biotechnology in animal health 4. Modern biotechnology issues 5. Information sources and requirements for a biotechnology laboratory 6. Present status and future prospects of biotechnology in animal health and production 7. Biotechnology research in India. 08. Techniques used in a biotechnology laboratory

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Book SynopsisThe book is subdivided into seven sections this encompass: general procedures, like methods of pipetting, solution preparation, buffers and principles of common analytical instruments essential for laboratory biotechnology experiments. The book also includes working with nucleic acid, bacteria, enzymes, proteins; cloning experiments and a few protocols on plant biotechnology. Emphasis have been given on DNA/RNA isolation from various sources, use of restriction enzymes, ligation techniques, cloning protocols, screening of transformed cells, various electrophoresis techniques, PCR protocol, etc. The appendices in the last part are included to provide information important to he study of the above-mentioned practical as a whole. The book will be useful to students belonging to Biotechnology, agriculture and allied fields. The idea behind this practical manual was thus to provide theoretical basis of the practical study items to be undertaken in the laboratory in a lucid manner.Table of Contents01. General procedures. 02. Nucleic acids and E.coli. 03. Enzymes. 04. Cloning. 05. DNA/RNA separation. 06. Proteins. 07. Plant biotechnology.

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Book SynopsisEx. Consultant (Statistics), College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, Lembucherra Tripura West, Ex. Computer Specialist, SAARC Agricultural Information Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Ex Pr. Head, Social Science, CIFA, ICAR, Bhubaneswar, Ex Co-ordinator, Bioinformatics Centre, CIFA, ICAR, Bhubaneswar, All the 42 book s constitute the following focus areas like Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Expert System Neural Network, Applied Technologies, Database, Modeling, Analytics and Business Intelligence Software, IPR & Social Issues. s on Emerging digital technologies, Information and communication Technology Tools, skill and technologies for 21st century Education, Big data, Business intelligence softwares, GIS, IPR and Knowledge/Patenting/Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge Management (KM) challenges are also included in the book. The book is divided into 5 broad sections covering the whole gamut of emerging technologies in the fields: 01. Biotechnology, 02. Nanotechnology, 03. Expert System Neural Network, 04. Applied Technologies, 05. Database, Modeling, Analytics and Business Intelligence Software, It is expected that the book will be very much useful because with the emergence of new technologies and application through software tools are becoming very important in the 21st Century society.Table of ContentsSection 1: Biotechnology, Section 2: Nanotechnology, Section 3: Expert System Neural Network, Section 4: Applied Technologies, Section 5: Database, Modeling, Analytics and Business Intelligence Software, Section 6: IPR & Social Issues

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