Synthetic Biology: A Very Short Introduction by Jamie A. Davies (English) Paperb

Description: Synthetic Biology by Jamie A. Davies The fast growing field of synthetic biology, which involves the novel design or redesign of living matter, has opened a vista of technological opportunities, from drug manufacture to producing biofuels. Jamie Davies considers the possibilities and controversies surrounding this exciting new science. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Synthetic biology is one of the 21st centurys fastest growing fields of research, as important for technology as for basic science. Building on traditional genetic engineering, which was restricted to changing one or two genes, synthetic biology uses multi-gene modules and pathways to make very significant changes to what cells can do. Synthetic biologists aim to have an impact in fields as diverse as drug manufacture, biofuel production, tackling pollution, andmedical diagnostics. Further ahead, synthetic biology may even make possible the long-standing goal of creating new life from non-living starting materials.This Very ShortIntroduction provides a concise explanation of what synthetic biology is, and how it is beginning to affect many fields of technology. Jamie Davies also discusses the considerable controversies surrounding synthetic biology, from questions over the assumption that engineering concepts can be applied to living systems easily, to scepticism over the claims for commercial promise, fears that the dangers of engineering life are worse than its benefits, and concerns over whether humansshould be designing living systems at all.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Thesepocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Author Biography Jamie Davies joined the faculty of Edinburgh University Medical School in 1995 and was awarded Personal Chair in 2007. His research focuses on how the body builds itself, and how we might use that knowledge to build custom tissues. For the last 10 years, his lab has been pioneering the use of synthetic biology to make self-constructing tissues. He is the author of 7 books, including Life Unfolding (OUP, 2014), and has presented his work to the public inlectures, workshops, and BBC radio programmes. Table of Contents Preface1: Biology: from analysis to synthesis2: How synthetic biology is done3: Synthetic biology and the environment4: Synthetic biology and healthcare5: Synthetic biology for engineering6: Synthetic biology for basic research7: Creating life8: Cultural impactFurther readingIndex Review A stimulating exposition of the intriguing and exciting field of synthetic biology. The coverage is both broad and well-balanced. An excellent book, accessible to all. * Professor Huabing Yin, Biomedical Engineering, University of Glasgow * Long Description Synthetic biology is one of the 21st centurys fastest growing fields of research, as important for technology as for basic science. Building on traditional genetic engineering, which was restricted to changing one or two genes, synthetic biology uses multi-gene modules and pathways to make very significant changes to what cells can do. Synthetic biologists aim to have an impact in fields as diverse as drug manufacture, biofuel production, tackling pollution, andmedical diagnostics. Further ahead, synthetic biology may even make possible the long-standing goal of creating new life from non-living starting materials.This Very Short Introduction provides a concise explanation of what synthetic biology is, and how it is beginning to affect many fields of technology. Jamie Davies also discusses the considerable controversies surrounding synthetic biology, from questions over the assumption that engineering concepts can be applied to living systems easily, to scepticism over the claims for commercial promise, fears that the dangers of engineering life are worse than its benefits, and concerns overwhether humans should be designing living systems at all.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Quote A stimulating exposition of the intriguing and exciting field of synthetic biology. The coverage is both broad and well-balanced. An excellent book, accessible to all. Feature Introduces the exciting new and rapidly growing field of synthetic biologyDiscusses some of its applications, such as tackling pollution and developing new drugsExplores the possibility of creating new life from non-living starting materialsConsiders the risks and core ethical implications of synthetic biologyPart of the Very Short Introductions series - over nine million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0198803494 Author Jamie A. Davies Pages 144 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2018 ISBN-10 0198803494 ISBN-13 9780198803492 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Affiliation Professor of Experimental Anatomy, University of Edinburgh DEWEY 660.6 Language English Publication Date 2018-07-26 UK Release Date 2018-07-26 NZ Release Date 2018-07-26 Illustrations 37 black and white images Audience Further / Higher Education AU Release Date 2018-08-08 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123739365;

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