Biobuilder

Author : Natalie Kuldell PhD.
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1491907533
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book BioBuilder written by Natalie Kuldell PhD. and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s synthetic biologists are in the early stages of engineering living cells to help treat diseases, sense toxic compounds in the environment, and produce valuable drugs. With this manual, you can be part of it. Based on the BioBuilder curriculum, this valuable book provides open-access, modular, hands-on lessons in synthetic biology for secondary and post-secondary classrooms and laboratories. It also serves as an introduction to the field for science and engineering enthusiasts. Developed at MIT in collaboration with award-winning high school teachers, BioBuilder teaches the foundational ideas of the emerging synthetic biology field, as well as key aspects of biological engineering that researchers are exploring in labs throughout the world. These lessons will empower teachers and students to explore and be part of solving persistent real-world challenges. Learn the fundamentals of biodesign and DNA engineering Explore important ethical issues raised by examples of synthetic biology Investigate the BioBuilder labs that probe the design-build-test cycle Test synthetic living systems designed and built by engineers Measure several variants of an enzyme-generating genetic circuit Model "bacterial photography" that changes a strain’s light sensitivity Build living systems to produce purple or green pigment Optimize baker’s yeast to produce ?-carotene

Author : Paul Simon Freemont
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1783268816
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Synthetic Biology - A Primer (Revised Edition) written by Paul Simon Freemont and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2015-08-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synthetic Biology — A Primer (Revised Edition) presents an updated overview of the field of synthetic biology and the foundational concepts on which it is built. This revised edition includes new literature references, working and updated URL links, plus some new figures and text where progress in the field has been made.The book introduces readers to fundamental concepts in molecular biology and engineering and then explores the two major themes for synthetic biology, namely 'bottom-up' and 'top-down' engineering approaches. 'Top-down' engineering uses a conceptual framework of systematic design and engineering principles focused around the Design-Build-Test cycle and mathematical modelling. The 'bottom-up' approach involves the design and building of synthetic protocells using basic chemical and biochemical building blocks from scratch exploring the fundamental basis of living systems.Examples of cutting-edge applications designed using synthetic biology principles are presented, including: The book also describes the Internationally Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, which brings together students and young researchers from around the world to carry out summer projects in synthetic biology. Finally, the primer includes a chapter on the ethical, legal and societal issues surrounding synthetic biology, illustrating the integration of social sciences into synthetic biology research.Final year undergraduates, postgraduates and established researchers interested in learning about the interdisciplinary field of synthetic biology will benefit from this up-to-date primer on synthetic biology.

Author : George M Church
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465038654
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Regenesis written by George M Church and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Harvard biologist and master inventor explores how new biotechnologies will enable us to bring species back from the dead, unlock vast supplies of renewable energy, and extend human life. In Regenesis, George Church and science writer Ed Regis explore the possibilities of the emerging field of synthetic biology. Synthetic biology, in which living organisms are selectively altered by modifying substantial portions of their genomes, allows for the creation of entirely new species of organisms. These technologies-far from the out-of-control nightmare depicted in science fiction-have the power to improve human and animal health, increase our intelligence, enhance our memory, and even extend our life span. A breathtaking look at the potential of this world-changing technology, Regenesis is nothing less than a guide to the future of life.

Author : Marcus Wohlsen
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1617230073
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biopunk written by Marcus Wohlsen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Gates recently told Wired that if he were a teenager today, he would be hacking biology. "If you want to change the world in some big way," he says, "that's where you should start-biological molecules." The most disruptive force on the planet resides in DNA. Biotech companies and academic researchers are just beginning to unlock the potential of piecing together life from scratch. Champions of synthetic biology believe that turning genetic code into Lego-like blocks to build never-before-seen organisms could solve the thorniest challenges in medicine, energy, and environmental protection. But as the hackers who cracked open the potential of the personal computer and the Internet proved, the most revolutionary discoveries often emerge from out-of-the-way places, forged by brilliant outsiders with few resources besides boundless energy and great ideas. In Biopunk, Marcus Wohlsen chronicles a growing community of DIY scientists working outside the walls of corporations and universities who are committed to democratizing DNA the way the Internet did information. The "biohacking" movement, now in its early, heady days, aims to unleash an outbreak of genetically modified innovation by making the tools and techniques of biotechnology accessible to everyone. Borrowing their idealism from the worlds of open-source software, artisinal food, Internet startups, and the Peace Corps, biopunks are devoted advocates for open-sourcing the basic code of life. They believe in the power of individuals with access to DNA to solve the world's biggest problems. You'll meet a new breed of hackers who aren't afraid to get their hands wet, from entrepreneurs who aim to bring DNA-based medical tools to the poorest of the poor to a curious tinkerer who believes a tub of yogurt and a jellyfish gene could protect the world's food supply. These biohackers include: -A duo who started a cancer drug company in their kitchen -A team who built an open-source DNA copy machine -A woman who developed a genetic test in her apartment for a deadly disease that had stricken her family Along with the potential of citizen science to bring about disruptive change, Wohlsen explores the risks of DIY bioterrorism, the possibility of genetic engineering experiments gone awry, and whether the ability to design life from scratch on a laptop might come sooner than we think.

Author : Harvey C. Hoch
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521462648
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nanofabrication and Biosystems written by Harvey C. Hoch and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-07-13 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book also aims to stimulate innovative, productive interactions among materials scientists, engineers, and biologists, and to explore ways in which materials scientists and engineers can exploit biological principles and biological assemblies to produce new and ever smaller devices.

Author : K. Dane Wittrup
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262042657
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Fundamentals of Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering written by K. Dane Wittrup and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive presentation of essential topics for biological engineers, focusing on the development and application of dynamic models of biomolecular and cellular phenomena. This book describes the fundamental molecular and cellular events responsible for biological function, develops models to study biomolecular and cellular phenomena, and shows, with examples, how models are applied in the design and interpretation of experiments on biological systems. Integrating molecular cell biology with quantitative engineering analysis and design, it is the first textbook to offer a comprehensive presentation of these essential topics for chemical and biological engineering. The book systematically develops the concepts necessary to understand and study complex biological phenomena, moving from the simplest elements at the smallest scale and progressively adding complexity at the cellular organizational level, focusing on experimental testing of mechanistic hypotheses. After introducing the motivations for formulation of mathematical rate process models in biology, the text goes on to cover such topics as noncovalent binding interactions; quantitative descriptions of the transient, steady state, and equilibrium interactions of proteins and their ligands; enzyme kinetics; gene expression and protein trafficking; network dynamics; quantitative descriptions of growth dynamics; coupled transport and reaction; and discrete stochastic processes. The textbook is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical engineering and bioengineering, and has been developed by the authors for classes they teach at MIT and the University of Minnesota.

Author : Harbhajan Singh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470050586
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mycoremediation written by Harbhajan Singh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-11-17 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first encyclopedic examination of the application of fungi in bioremediation, this book gives an overview of the science today and covers all aspects of this multidisciplinary field. It provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals and progresses to practical applications. It features step-by-step guidance for a myriad of effective techniques to identify, select, and apply fungi towards the remediation of contaminated sites.

Author : James Tisdall
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 0596550472
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics written by James Tisdall and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2001-10-22 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its highly developed capacity to detect patterns in data, Perl has become one of the most popular languages for biological data analysis. But if you're a biologist with little or no programming experience, starting out in Perl can be a challenge. Many biologists have a difficult time learning how to apply the language to bioinformatics. The most popular Perl programming books are often too theoretical and too focused on computer science for a non-programming biologist who needs to solve very specific problems.Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics is designed to get you quickly over the Perl language barrier by approaching programming as an important new laboratory skill, revealing Perl programs and techniques that are immediately useful in the lab. Each chapter focuses on solving a particular bioinformatics problem or class of problems, starting with the simplest and increasing in complexity as the book progresses. Each chapter includes programming exercises and teaches bioinformatics by showing and modifying programs that deal with various kinds of practical biological problems. By the end of the book you'll have a solid understanding of Perl basics, a collection of programs for such tasks as parsing BLAST and GenBank, and the skills to take on more advanced bioinformatics programming. Some of the later chapters focus in greater detail on specific bioinformatics topics. This book is suitable for use as a classroom textbook, for self-study, and as a reference.The book covers: Programming basics and working with DNA sequences and strings Debugging your code Simulating gene mutations using random number generators Regular expressions and finding motifs in data Arrays, hashes, and relational databases Regular expressions and restriction maps Using Perl to parse PDB records, annotations in GenBank, and BLAST output

Author : Carl A. K. Borrebaeck
Publisher : Breakthroughs in Molecular Biology
ISBN 13 : 9780195091502
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antibody Engineering written by Carl A. K. Borrebaeck and published by Breakthroughs in Molecular Biology. This book was released on 1995 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In presenting a practical overview of the engineering of recombinant human or mouse monoclonal antibodies, the book incisively addresses essential topics such as antibody structure relevant to engineering, recombinatorial cDNA libraries, phage display, synthetic and humanized antibodies, engineering of affinity and biological effector functions, and plant, mammalian, and bacterial expression vectors and hosts. Antibody Engineering, Second Edition - written by leading experts and now thoroughly updated - is a unique resource for current information on the subject.

Author : Anthony Molinaro
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 0596009763
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book SQL Cookbook written by Anthony Molinaro and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2006 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to SQL covers such topics as retrieving records, metadata queries, working with strings, data arithmetic, date manipulation, reporting and warehousing, and hierarchical queries.