Examines how biotechnology has revolutionized the healthcare industry, and discusses such issues as the types and uses of recombinant drugs and protein drugs, gene therapy to treat disease, organ transplants, and much more.
Content Note
What is biotechnology? -- Natural products as drugs -- Large molecules -- Types of recombinant drugs -- Uses for recombinant protein drugs -- Gene therapy to treat disease -- Gene therapy for cancer treatment -- Replacing cells -- Organ transplantation -- Lab tests using recombinant components -- Chronology -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Index.