Fundamentals and Advances in Medical Biotechnology

This book serves as an introduction to the concepts of medical biotechnology, with great details about fundamentals and early disciplines of study as well as emerging fields and the latest research. The book follows a chronological order from the earliest discoveries and breakthroughs of medical biotechnology to the latest areas of study. The book contains up-to-date citations for each chapter and section, which makes it easy for the reader to understand the concept and also to follow the latest developments in the particular area. It is an ideal book for undergraduate and graduate students who aspire to derive basic knowledge and are also keen on learning about the latest advancements in the field of medical biotechnology.

Integrates theoretical principles and experimental techniques common to under- and post-graduate students Explores cutting-edge topics such as nano and molecular diagnostic therapeutics Includes techniques encountered in laboratory classes, and laboratory protocols related to biotechnology

Autorentext

Dr. Mumtaz Anwar is a Research Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, in the Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine.

Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Rather is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Wachemo University in Hosaena, Ethiopia. Dr. Zeenat Farooq is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, in the Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine.

Inhalt

The advent of Medical Biotechnology.- Biotechnology in Medicine: Fundamentals.- Biotechnology in Medicine: Advances-I.- Biotechnology in Medicine: Advances-II.- Analytical Techniques in Medical Biotechnology.- Immunology in Medical Biotechnology.- Epigenetics and Medical Biotechnology.- Stem Cell Technology in Medical Biotechnology.- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Biotechnology.- Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine.- Laboratory Protocols in Medical Biotechnology-I.- Laboratory Protocols in Medical Biotechnology-II.- Ethics and Medical Biotechnology.- Career and opportunities in Medical Biotechnology.- Index.