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1	Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature more books like this by Janine M Benyus add to wishlist The author takes the reader into the lab and out in the field with the maverick researchers who are discovering in nature ingenious solutions to human problems: studying leaves to learn how to make microscopic solar "power packs" that will clean up toxic spills and light our homes; harnessing DNA's coding power to make blindingly fast computers; ... see all copies from $6.19! new only from $8.59! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Adoration of Jenna Fox more books like this by Mary E Pearson add to wishlist Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? see all copies from $2.13! new only from $2.92! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Our Posthuman Future: Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution more books like this by Professor Francis Fukuyama add to wishlist Francis Fukuyama revisits his thesis about the end of history by theorizing about the role genetic technologies will play in our future. Seeing designer babies, agism, cloning, and genetic therapies all around him, Fukuyama argues that the integrity of scientific--and by consequence political--human rights depends on the maintenance of human ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Food, Inc.: Mendel to Monsanto--The Promises and Perils of the Biotech Harvest more books like this by Peter Pringle add to wishlist FOOD, INC. examines the ongoing battle between "life science" corporations like Monsanto and environmentalists like Greenpeace. Pringle examines the propaganda war between these two sides, calling for some kind of compromise that he sees as being beneficial to all. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Bioinformatics for Dummies more books like this by Jean-Michel Claverie, PH.D., Cedric Notredame, PH.D. add to wishlist Bioinformatics -- the process of searching biological databases, comparing sequences, examining protein structures, and researching biological questions with a computer -- is one of the marvels of modern technology that can save you months of lab work. And the most amazing part is that, if you know how, you can use highly sophisticated programs ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.96! \| SVS
6	Introduction to Biotechnology more books like this by William Thieman, Michael A Palladino add to wishlist Introduction to Biotechnology is the first biotechnology textbook geared specifically for the diverse scientific backgrounds of undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology. With its balanced coverage of basic molecular biology, historical developments, and contemporary applications, the text provides students with the ... see all copies from $5.98! new only from $55.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Introduction to Microbiology: A Case-History Study Approach more books like this by John L Ingraham, Catherine A Ingraham add to wishlist Would you like to bring guest lectures like researchers, physicians, or fellow instructors into you microbiology course? With this 3rd edition of this text you get the perspective of all three professionals. John Ingraham, a professor of microbiology at University of California at Davis, and Catherine Ingraham, his daughter and a practicing ... see all copies from $41.47! new only from $62.50! \| SVS
8	Molecular Biotechnology: Principles & Applications of Recombinant DNA more books like this add to wishlist Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this very popular textbook covers both the underlying scientific principles and the wide-ranging industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of recombinant DNA technology. The new edition includes expanded coverage of the types of organisms and cells used in molecular ... see all copies from $5.25! new only from $57.62! \| SVS
9	The Geneticist Who Played Hoops with My DNA: And Other Masterminds from the Frontiers of Biotech more books like this by David E Duncan add to wishlist Combining myth, biography, and wit -- a highly original depiction of cutting-edge science -- told through the scientists who are rewriting life on earth While the future of human existence is literally being forged by today's genetic scientists and biotechnology leaders, the media, policymakers, ethicists, and fellow scientists alike have not ... see all copies from $3.65! new only from $4.66! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine more books like this by Buddy D Ratner, Allan S Hoffman (Editor), Frederick J Schoen (Editor) add to wishlist The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning biomaterials. This reference integrates a historical perspective of materials engineering principles with biological interactions of biomaterials. Also ... see all copies from $11.40! new only from $60.26! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine more books like this by Edward H Shortliffe (Editor), James J Cimino (Editor) add to wishlist The practice of modern medicine requires sophisticated information technologies with which to manage patient information, plan diagnostic procedures, interpret laboratory results, and conduct research. This book, inspired by a Stanford University training program developed to introduce health professionals to computer applications in modern ... see all copies from $50.13! new only from $62.52! \| SVS
12 view cover	Biotechnology: Science for the New Millennium more books like this by Ellyn Daugherty add to wishlist see all copies from $29.99! new only from $29.99!
13 view cover	Introduction to Genetic Engineering more books like this by Desmond S T Nicholl add to wishlist In this third edition of his popular undergraduate-level textbook, Des Nicholl recognises that a sound grasp of basic principles is vital in any introduction to genetic engineering. Therefore, the book retains its focus on the fundamental principles used in gene manipulation. It is divided into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Acquiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species more books like this by Professor Lynn Margulis, Dorion Sagan, Ernst Mayr (Foreword by) add to wishlist From one of the great iconoclasts of modern biology, a groundbreaking work that sets out, for lay and scientific readers alike, a new theory of the origins of species How do new species evolve? Although Darwin identified inherited variation as the creative force in evolution - the raw source for the origin of new species - he never figured out ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.59! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Development Factory: Unlocking the Potential of Process Innovation more books like this by Gary P Pisano add to wishlist Discusses both the theory and practice of process development. The book finds that process innovation, not just product innovation, can be the key to a competitive advantage. Its findings are based on an in-depth study of process development projects in a rapidly evolving, high-profile industry. see all copies from $17.98! new only from $30.98! \| SVS
16 view cover	Recombinant DNA: Genes and Genomes: A Short Course more books like this by James D Watson add to wishlist This is the authoritative introduction to the concepts and techniques of recombinant DNA research and their dramatic results. The book explores core concepts in molecular biology in a contemporary inquiry-based context, building its coverage around the landmark experiments that redefined our understanding of DNA. As a result, students learn how ... see all copies from $53.21! new only from $53.21! \| SVS
17 view cover	Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge more books like this by Vandana Shiva add to wishlist Vandana Shiva shows how Western powers, following in the footsteps of Columbus, are using patenting and genetic engineering to re-colonize the Third World. Denying the value of indigenous knowledge developed over many generations, the West is attempting to colonize life itself. She argues that we must struggle to protect biological and cultural ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.55! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Intervention more books like this by Robin Cook add to wishlist "New York Times"-bestselling author Cook returns with another ripped-from-the-headlines medical thriller, where DNA science, biotechnology, and religion collide. see all copies from $2.54! new only from $13.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Safe Food: Bacteria, Biotechnology, and Bioterrorism more books like this by Marion Nestle add to wishlist Nestle, the author of FOOD POLITICS: HOW THE FOOD INDUSTRY INFLUENCES NUTRITION AND HEALTH, argues that ensuring that our food supply is safe is not just a matter of clean food processing, delivery, and distribution, but of politics. She describes how the influential food industries oppose safety regulations and deny accountability. She also ... see all copies from $2.37! new only from $14.44! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	From Chance to Choice: Genetics and Justice more books like this by Dan W Brock, Norman Daniels, Dan Wikler add to wishlist This book, written by four internationally renowned bioethicists, is the first systematic treatment of the fundamental ethical issues underlying the application of genetic technologies to human beings. Probing the implications of the remarkable advances in genetics, the authors ask how should these affect our understanding of distributive justice, ... see all copies from $10.98! new only from $21.37! \| SVS
21 view cover	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications more books like this by Daan J A Crommelin (Editor), Robert D Sindelar (Editor), Bernd Meibohm (Editor) add to wishlist Completely revised text that reflects to emergent trends and cutting-edge advances in pharmaceutical biotechnology, this Third Edition provides a well-balanced framework for understanding every major aspect of pharmaceutical biotechnology, including drug development, production, dosage forms, administration, and therapeutic developments. New ... see all copies from $67.47! new only from $85.48! \| SVS
22 view cover	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering more books like this by John D Enderle, Susan M Blanchard, Joseph D Bronzino, Ph.D. add to wishlist Under the direction of John Enderle, Susan Blanchard and Joe Bronzino, leaders in the field have contributed chapters on the most relevant subjects for biomedical engineering students. These chapters coincide with courses offered in all biomedical engineering programs so that it can be used at different levels for a variety of courses of this ... see all copies from $49.26! new only from $65.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Basic Biotechnology more books like this by Colin Ratledge (Editor), Bjorn Kristiansson (Editor) add to wishlist Biotechnology impinges on everyone's lives. It is one of the major technologies of the twenty-first century. Its huge, wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary activities include recombinant DNA techniques, cloning and genetics, and the application of microbiology to the production of goods as every-day as bread, beer, cheese and antibiotics. It continues ... see all copies from $17.45! new only from $23.75! \| SVS
24 view cover	BioEvolution: How Biotechnology Is Changing Our World more books like this by Michael Fumento add to wishlist Michael Fumento discusses the miracle drugs and treatment in the pipeline - innovations that will change medicine over the next decades, eliminating diseases such as diabetes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions
25 view cover	Billion Dollar Molecule: The Quest for the Perfect Drug more books like this by Barry Werth add to wishlist This inside account of Vertex, a start-up pharmaceutical company, conveys the exciting drama being played out in the pioneering and enormously profitable field of drug research. Vertex is dedicated to designing--atom by atom--a new life-saving immunosuppressant drug that has major implications for HIV research. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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