3 Biotech Books Everyone Should Read

Everyone needs some downtime, and what's a better way to spend it than reading a good book about something you love. This is a short, but sweet list of some of the books we think would fit the bill for those who love biotechnology like we do.

Gene Jockeys - Nicolas Rasmussen

Gene Jockeys winds back the clock, taking us to the early stages of biotech. Telling the stories behind the first ten drugs to be approved by the FDA that were made using recombinant DNA technology. Nicolas Rasmussen explains how both the public and private sectors played essential roles in the development of technologies that strive to make the world a better place.

How Economics Shapes Science - Paula Stephan

In How Economics Shapes Science, Paula Stephan explores the huge costs of running a lab, where the funds come from, and how this influences what research and publication topics scientists choose to go after. All things most scientists working in big companies are somewhat oblivious to.

A Crack In Creation - Jennifer Doudna, Samuel Sternberg

In A Crack In Creation, Jennifer Doudna and former colleague Samuel Sternberg, share their story behind the discovery of CRISPR, a revolutionary technology that makes gene editing a faster, simpler and cheaper process. Dounda and Sternberg use this book to explain how CRISPR technology has the potential to cure HIV and cancer, in addition to this Dounda also explores the complex ethical implications behind the technology.

All links in this article are affiliate links.

Comments

3 Epic Biotechnology Podcasts to Follow

Podcasts are an awesome way of using your brain whilst completing mundane tasks like commuting, cleaning or doing the laundry. They allow you the time to catch up with recent events, as well as being an excellent way to learn. So here is a list of some of the podcasts we at TheBiotech10 are listening to, to keep up to date with the biotechnology space. The Talking Biotech Podcast Dr. Kevin Folta, the host of this podcast, is a professor of the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida. This weekly podcast provides science based discussions on the current topics within biotech. The guests Dr. Folta brings on describe the current issues within the biotechnology space and often the solutions behind them. There is also a segment dedicated to plant genetic improvement from domestication through the today's breeding efforts. This guest based podcast is a must listen for those interested in the Biotechnology space. The Bio Report The Bio Report is a weekly podcast

Genetic Engineering in Agriculture: the Good and the Bad

Genetic engineering is the intersection of technology and nature in an attempt to create the best possible outcome. The process of genetic engineering alters the structure of genes through direct manipulation of an organisms genetic material. DNA is either added or removed, this process produces traits, that weren't found in the organism before the engineering. Genetic material has revolutionized agriculture in a way that cannot take place naturally or with selective breeding. Gene editing also allows for herbicide resistant plants. It also produces plants with a resistance to infestations or droughts. The main benefit of GMO crops is how it impacts people, allowing more people to enjoy meals, without having to worry about certain environmental factors, due to increased crop yields, from hardier crops. The pros of genetic engineering in agriculture heavily relies on this. However, a small population are looking into the dangerous propositions of this technology. The technology is

What you need to Know About Violet Biotechnology

Violet Biotechnology is related to publication invention, IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights) and patents of biotechnology. It is devoted to regulation and problem solving, it's also responsible for the formation of a platform for discussion. While the other forms of biotech aim at increasing the number of inventions, violet biotechnology maintains them. Biotechnology is a sector that is responsible for causing a lot of doubts and fears, due to the radical potential of many inventions. These fears have caused serious moral dilemmas and discussions. Due to disputes as a result of these fears, the formation of a new branch of biotechnology was created, the Violet branch. Violet Biotechnology Includes Encouraging new inventions within biotechnology Analysis and Publication of biotech research Patenting of biotech inventions Enforcement of intellectual property Applications of Violet Biotechnology Many of the processes within this sector of biotech take years due to the legal impl

thebiotech10 has Moved!

Search This Blog