Description

Contents:
1. Introduction to Biotechnology
2. Concepts of Biotechnology
3. Genetic Engineering
4. Steps in Genetic Engineering
5. Tools Used in Biotechnology
6. Enzymes Used in Genetic Engineering
7. Restriction Enzymes
8. Modification Systems
9. DNA Ligases
10. Preparation of Desired DNA
11. Linking of Desired Gene with Vector DNA
12. Gene Cloning Vectors
13. In Vitro Construction of pBR322
14. Construction of Recombinant DNA
15. Gene Cloning
16. Introduction of rDNA into Host Cells
17. Agrobacterium Mediated Gene Transfer in Plants
18. Identification and Selection of rDNA
19. Expression of Cloned Genes in Host Cells
20. Genetic Manipulation of Nif-Genes
21. Transgenic Plants
22. Transgenic Animals
23. Transgenic Microbes
24. Assisted Reproductive Technology
25. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
26. DNA Probes
27. Nucleic Acid Hybridization
28. Blotting Techniques
29. DNA Sequencing
30. DNA Library
31. DNA Fingerprinting
32. Microarray
33. Biochips
34. Biosensor
35. Glucometer
36. Human Genome Project
37. Micropropagation
38. Production of Secondary Metabolites
39. Bioreactors
40. Amino Acid Production
41. Industrial Production of Therapeutic Agents
42. Immunotherapeutic Drugs
43. Biotechnology in Health Care
44. Gene Therapy
45. Antisense RNAi Technology
46. DNA Vaccines
47. Recombinant Vaccines
48. Stem cells
49. Single Cell Proteins (SCP)
50. Mushroom Cultivation
51. Biofuels
52. Biofertilizers
53. Biopesticides
54. Glossary
55. Index