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.

Biotechnology 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 technologyas an integrated subject and was well received by both students of biotechnology and business professionals. All chapters in this second edition have been updated and revised and some new chapters have been introduced, including one covering the use of molecular genetic techniques in forensic science. The book is a collection of contributions, by experts in their respective fields, that provides...