Yeoman, Fahnert, Lea-Smith, and Clarke, Microbial Biotechnology

Written primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer will introduce students not only to the essentials of microbial biotechnology but also to topics at the forefront of the subject. These include its applications in agriculture, diagnostics, and urban and artistic conservation, as well as the potential threats of genetic modification in the context of public health, the environment, and intellectual property.