Synthetic Biology
a very short introduction
$27.58
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
8 August 2018
Summary
Synthetic Biology: Engineering Life Itself
Synthetic biology is a rapidly evolving field at the forefront of 21st-century research, bridging technology and fundamental science. Expanding upon traditional genetic engineering, which focused on single-gene alterations, synthetic biology employs multi-gene modules and pathways to enact profound changes in cellular function.
Synthetic biologists envision transformative applications across diverse sectors, including:
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198803492 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0198803494 |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | Jamie A. Davies |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 8 August 2018 |
| Weight: | 114g |
| Dimensions: | 175mm x 113mm x 10mm |
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A stimulating exposition of the intriguing and exciting field of synthetic biology. The coverage is both broad and well-balanced. An excellent book, accessible to all.
A stimulating exposition of the intriguing and exciting field of synthetic biology. The coverage is both broad and well-balanced. An excellent book, accessible to all. * Professor Huabing Yin, Biomedical Engineering, University of Glasgow *
About The Author
Jamie A. Davies
Jamie Davies joined the faculty of Edinburgh University Medical School in 1995 and was awarded Personal Chair in 2007. His research focuses on how the body builds itself, and how we might use that knowledge to build custom tissues. For the last 10 years, his lab has been pioneering the use of synthetic biology to make self-constructing tissues. He is the author of 7 books, including Life Unfolding (OUP, 2014), and has presented his work to the public in lectures, workshops, and BBC radio programmes.
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