Biotechnology

The "e;bioelectronic nose"e;, the device which has a similar function to the human smell sensing system, can be realized by combining the olfactory cells or receptors with nanotechnology.

The central theme of this book "e;Microbial BioEnergy: Hydrogen Production"e; is focused on the biological machinery that microorganisms use to produce hydrogen gas.

Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into all types of cells within the body, thus have great therapeutic potential for regenerative medicine to treat complicated disorders, like Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury.

This book provides up-to-date information on the environmental impact of transgenic trees on genetically modified tree (GMT) communication strategy.

The book describes in detail the authors' current understanding of the models that incorporate the concepts andtechniques of synthetic chemistry, chemical engineering, synthetic biology andbioengineering.

While focusing on various interactions between trait genes/QTL and dynamic expressions of conditional QTL genes, this book also discusses aspects of molecular marker-assisted breeding, and applications of molecular markers associated with yield, quality, physiology and disease resistance in wheat.

The book introduces gas explosion technology (GET) and its applications in biomass refineries.

The book mainly describes the QTL mappings and efficacy analyses that are associated with wheat productivity, quality, physiology and various stress resistances and provides summaries of results from studies conducted both at home and abroad.

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This book provides state-of-the-art reviews, current research and prospects of producing hydrogen using bio, thermal and electrochemical methods and covers hydrogen separation, storage and applications.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the properties of various stem cell types, the mechanisms of their behaviors and their potential clinical application.

The Sixth International Congress on Photosynthesis took place from 1 to 6 August 1983, on the Campus of the "e;Vrije Universiteit Brussel"e;, in Brussels, Belgium.

The Sixth International Congress on Photosynthesis took place from 1 to 6 August 1983, on the Campus of the "e;Vrije Universiteit Brussel"e;, in Brussels, Belgium.

In a sense, propionic acid bacteria are domesticated bacteria.

The 10th IAPTC&B Congress, Plant Biotechnology 2002 and Beyond, was held June 23-28, 2002, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Grapevine is one of the major cultivated plant crops.

Air pollution, a major concern at the end of the 20th century, still remains a significant problem to be solved today.

Biopharmaceuticals, an Industrial Perspective provides a unique and up-to-date insight into the biopharmaceutical industry.

Cell Immobilisation Biotechnology Biotechnology is divided into two volumes.

Expanded bed adsorption chromatography is a novel processing technique for the purification of biomolecules, combining clarification, concentration and initial purification in one step.

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In recent years public awareness of the long term toxic affects heavy metal ions in waters and wastewaters has increased significantly.

The use of lubricants began in ancient times and has developed into a major international business through the need to lubricate machines of increasing complexity.

Since the first edition of our book "e;Tissue Culture in Fores- try"e; in 1982 we have witnessed remarkable advances in cell and tissue culture technologies with woody perennials.

Commercial demands and increasing global competition have led to enormous mechanical evolution over recent years.

Bioprocess engineering has played a key role in biotechnology, contributing towards bringing the exciting new discoveries of molecular and cellular biology into the applied sphere, and in maintaining established processes, some centuries-old, efficient and essential for today's industry.

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The practice of biotechnology, though different in style, scale and substance in globalizing science for development involves all countries.

Changing environmental conditions substantially affect genetic variation and its dynamics in forest ecosystems and various systems of plantations.

Algae are important organisms that include seaweeds and a number of single-celled and multicellular microscopic forms.

More then 20 years have passed now since the first recombinant protein producing microorganisms have been developed.

Plant secondary metabolism is an economically important source of fine chemicals, such as drugs, insecticides, dyes, flavours, and fragrances.

All important aspects of thermophilic moulds such as systematics, ecology, physiology and biochemistry, production of extracellular and intracellular enzymes, their role in spoilage of stores products and solid and liquid waste management, and general and molecular genetics have been dealt with comprehensively by experts in this book which covers progress in the field over the last 30 years since the seminal book Thermophilic Fungi published by Cooney and Emerson in 1964.

This book is the outgrowth of the COMETT II Course on Advanced Instru- mentation, Data Interpretation, and Control of Biotechnological Processes organized by the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and the Universiteit Gent, and held at Gent, Belgium, October 1994.

The chapters of this book are based upon lectures presented at the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Membrane Processes in Separation and Purification (March 21 - April 2, 1993, Curia, Portugal), organized as a successor and update to a similar Institute that took place 10 years ago (p.

Many important phenomena in fluid motion are evident in vortex flow, i.

Biotechnology and Pharmacy offers a unique overview of the principles of biotechnology and their applications in the pharmaceutical sciences.

A reasonable case could be made that the scientific interest in catalytic oxidation was the basis for the recognition of the phenomenon of catalysis.

It is rare indeed that one comes in contact with a process or technique which impacts many technical disciplines.

least, the author wishes to thank his constantly helpful wife Maggie and his secretary Pat Weimer; the former for her patience, encouragement, and for acting as a sounding-board, and the latter who toiled endlessly, cheerfully, and most competently on the book's preparation.

Here is the first book devoted completely to inorganic membrane separations and applications.

Although the title of this book is Paper Chemistry, it should be considered as a text about the chemistry of the formation of paper from aqueous suspensions of fibre and other additives, rather than as a book about the chemistry of the raw material itself.

Animal cell technology is a growing discipline of cell biology which aims not only to understand structures, functions and behaviors of differentiated animal cells but also to uncover their abilities for industrial and medical purposes.

In contemporary ethical discussion widespread concern about the potential risks of genetic engineering is raising new and fundamental questions about our responsibilities towards unborn generations.

This volume contains the proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Cyclodextrins, held in Budapest, Hungary, March 31-April 2, 1996.

Animal cell technology has undergone a rapid transformation over the last decade from a research tool and highly specialised technology to a central resource for innovation in pharmaceutical research and development.