biotechnology

Provides examples of bioengineering at work.

Bill Nye considers the benefits and risks of genetically modified foods. Nye explores the use of genetic engineering in agriculture and identifies a variety of foods that contain genetically modified organisms. He talks with wheat breeders who discuss the benefits of hybrid food crops, with researchers who study organic and pesticide-free crops and with corporations engaged in agricultural biotechnology and the use of GMO's.

A collection of articles that discuss the controversy surrounding genetically modified foods.

Examines the social and legal issues in the debate over gentically modified food, discussing uncertain science, public opposition, the concerns of farmes, damage to biodervisty, corporate monopolies and more.

"From apples that don't turn brown when you slice them to new ways of treating deadly diseases, genetics is at the heart of many of today's most incredible innovations. Learn about the history of genetics from the initial discovery of DNA to today's most incredible developments, and discover whether you've got what it takes to make it in this...field of science"--Back cover.

"Learn about the history of food engineering and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to careers in biotechnology, including laboratory careers, industrial careers, biomedicine careers, and more.

Provides examples of bioengineering at work including homeostasis, biological and artificial control systems, diagnostic imaging, prostheses, biomaterials, environmental engineering, and more.

Examines the history of biopharmaceuticals, the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, and the future of the field.

Presents profiles of men and women the author calls "biopunks," people who are working outside the scientific and medical establishment to conduct DNA research.