Advances in Biotechnology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xii

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2. High Capacity Vectors

   • Bhakti Bajpai

   Pages 1-10

3. DNA Sequencing: Methods and Applications

   • Satpal Singh Bisht, Amrita Kumari Panda

   Pages 11-23

4. Molecular Markers

   • Pavan Kumar Agrawal, Rahul Shrivastava

   Pages 25-39

5. Gene Therapy

   • K. Rohini

   Pages 41-54

6. RNA Interference and Its Applications

   • Jyoti Saxena

   Pages 55-70

7. DNA Microarray

   • Ashwini M. Charpe

   Pages 71-104

8. Metagenomics: The Exploration of Unculturable Microbial World

   • G. K. Joshi, J. Jugran, J. P. Bhatt

   Pages 105-115

9. Proteomics

   • Indu Ravi

   Pages 117-149

10. Recent Advances in Stem Cell Research

    • Shweta Kulshreshtha, Pradeep Bhatnagar

    Pages 151-178

11. Biosensors

    • Mayank, Rachana Arya

    Pages 179-194

12. Monoclonal Antibody Production and Applications

    • B. D. Lakhchaura

    Pages 195-205

13. Edible Vaccines

    • Jyoti Saxena, Shweta Rawat

    Pages 207-226

14. Engineering Plants for Phytoremediation

    • Mamta Baunthiyal

    Pages 227-240

15. Future of Biotechnology Companies: A Global Perspective

    • Sunita Chauhan, Pradeep Bhatnagar

    Pages 241-251

16. Back Matter

    Pages 253-259

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The book “Advances in Biotechnology” is about recent advances in some of the important fields that are ongoing in certain biotechnological applications. Biotechnology has been quite helpful in keeping pace with the demands of every increasing human population and in improving the quality of human life. Major biotechnological achievements associated with human welfare have been from the fields like genetic engineering; transgenic plants and animals; genomics, proteomics, monoclonal antibodies for the diagnosis of disease, gene therapy etc. Fourteen authoritative chapters written by experts having experience in academics and research on current developments and future trends in biotechnology have been empathized. The book provides a detailed account of various methodologies used in biotechnology i.e. High capacity vectors, DNA sequencing dealing with next generation sequencing, Molecular markers, DNA microarray technology, as well as Proteomics that have revolutionized biotechnology with a wide array of applications. The book not only presents a well-founded explanation of the topics but also aims to present up-to-date reviews of current research efforts, some thoughtful discussions on the potential benefits and risks involved in producing biotechnological products and the challenges of bringing such products to market. It will prove to be an excellent reference work for both academicians and researchers, indicating new starting points to young researchers for new projects in the field. The book is intended for biotechnologist, biologist, researchers, teachers and students of Biosciences and Biotechnology.

• Enzymes
• Genetic Engineering
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology

• Regional Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Mansarovar, Jaipur, India

  Indu Ravi

• Biotechnology, Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College, Ghurdauri, Pauri, India

  Mamta Baunthiyal

• Biochemical Engineering, Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology, Dwarahat, India

  Jyoti Saxena

Dr Jyoti Saxena is a Professor and Head in Biochemical Engineering Department at Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology, Dwarahat (Uttarakhand). She has completed her M.Sc and Ph.D from Kumaun University, Nainital and post doc studies from UNL, USA. Dr Saxena has 51 research papers in reputed National and International journals and 4 books to her credit.

Dr. Indu Ravi is presently working as Assistant Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Jaipur. She has worked as Associate professor in the Dept. of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali University, Banasthali (Rajasthan). Her area of specialization is Plant Molecular Biology. She has written one book and published research papers in National and International journals.

Dr. Mamta Baunthiyal has completed her Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Kurukshetra University, India and PhD in Biotechnology from Banasthali University, Rajasthan, India. Her research is focused on the phytoremediation of fluoride and she has several research articles published in reputed journals. Presently she is working as Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, GB Pant Engineering College, Pauri, Uttarakhand, India.

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