Biotechnology - The Science and the Business: The Science and the Business

ISBN-13: 9789057024061 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 686 str.

Derek G. Springham; Springham G. Springham; Derek G. Springham

Opis

This revised second edition includes new chapters on topics such as molecular genetic techniques in forensic science. Experts discuss a range of biotechnologies, including pesticides, the flavor and fragrance industry, oil production, fermentation and protein engineering. On the business side, subjects include management, finance and regulation. This book provides wide ranging information for biotechnology undergraduates, postgraduates and those working in the field, along with students of business, economics, intellectual property law and communications.

Spis treści

Section 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.

O autorze

Derek G. Springham (Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, UK) (Edited by) , Vivian Moses (King's College, University of London, London, UK) (Edited by) , Ronald E. Cape (Ronald Cape Biotechnology Investments, San Francisco, CA, US) (Edited by)