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¿Qué es un genoma? ¿Qué moléculas lo constituyen? ¿Cuál es su estructura? ¿Cuál es su función? ¿Cómo se secuencia? ¿Qué diferencias hay entre los genomas de diferentes especies? ¿Qué genomas se han secuenciado hasta ahora? ¿Por qué y para qué? ¿Qué hemos descubierto del genoma humano? ¿Qué nos depara el futuro? Estas y muchas otras preguntas, dudas, reticencias y precauciones son las que la autora, responsable del Laboratorio de Secuenciación Automática de DNA del Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas "Alberto Sols" (IIB) CSIC-UAM, y coordinadora de las jornadas ...

Shortly after the emergence of genetic engineering in the 1970s, academic biologists were courted by venture capitalists and multinational companies. Researchers who understood the new biology of the time went from being merely curious about how the natural world functioned to realizing that they could profit from their newfound recognition. As they were inventing all sorts of newfangled organisms, biologists became acquainted with intellectual property.

In the past two decades, GMOs have come to dominate the American diet. Advocates hail them as the future of food, an enhanced method of crop breeding that can help feed an ever-increasing global population and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Critics, meanwhile, call for their banishment, insisting GMOs were designed by overeager scientists and greedy corporations to bolster an industrial food system that forces us to rely on cheap, unhealthy, processed food so they can turn an easy profit.

I know you are going to like this book. While you may think you know something about DNA or you believe trying to find out about this seemingly difficult-to-understand part of life is just about impossible, you need to read this book that stays away from the long words of confusion and provides you with many of the secrets of this life giving, strange, wonderful, self-replicating, photonic messaging, creator and modifier of life. While our bodies have been invaded with more alien DNA from the Mitochondria than we have cells to support human DNA, we owe who we are, both physically and ...

In 2010, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to successfully create "synthetic life" - putting humankind at the threshold of the most important and exciting phase of biological research, one that will enable us to actually write the genetic code for designing new species to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival. The science of synthetic genomics will have a profound impact on human existence, including chemical and energy generation, health, clean water and food production, environmental control, and possibly even our evolution.

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.

Supertrends: 50 Things You Need to Know About the Future is about how efficient futurists work and how we can expect the world to evolve in terms of demographics, general economics, technologies, business models, resources, environment, and lifestyles. This audiobook addresses how to predict the future, what we can expect from it, and how companies and government should adapt to the accelerating change.

The Next Decade of Biotech is a sweeping exploration of how biotechnology is transforming health, food, industry, and the environment. It covers breakthroughs like CRISPR, mRNA vaccines, and synthetic biology, and examines the integration of biotech with AI, robotics, and quantum computing. The book highlights how biotech is enabling personalized medicine, sustainable agriculture, regenerative materials, and ecological restoration. It also addresses critical ethical challenges—gene editing, data privacy, access, and environmental risk—and urges inclusive, democratic governance.

Combination products allow the integration of drugs, devices, and/or biological components that provide new and innovative therapeutic approaches taking medicinal know how and combining it with modern technologies that can lead to improved outcomes, improved quality of life and effective treatment delivery.In simple terms a Combination product is two or more different medical products or constituent parts. The growth of combination products is dependent upon the collaboration of professionals with expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics and regulation to work together in an...

This concise book provides an introduction to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (aka cGMP). It introduces those who wish to work in regulated industries to GMP, highlighting key areas and practices. It is also a useful refresher for those with previous experience of cGMP.

Biochemical engineering integrates the principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering to develop processes for the large-scale production of valuable biochemicals. This interdisciplinary field plays a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, and environmental engineering. One of the fundamental aspects of biochemical engineering is fermentation, which involves the controlled growth of microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, or fungi to produce desired compounds.

Microfluidics is the field of science that studies fluids constrained to spaces that are smaller than one millimeter wide, and by extension, the engineering field which builds devices that exploit the unique properties of fluids at these scales. Author Albert Folch explores this micro science which has inspired engineers to build devices such as engines, spray cans, ballpoint pens, inkjet and 3D printers, pregnancy and Covid tests, glucometers, asthma nebulizers, kidney dialysis machines, and DNA analyzers.

This audiobook uncovers the biggest scientific fraud of our age. It tells the fascinating and frequently astounding story of how the massive enterprise to restructure the genetic core of the world's food supply came into being, how it advanced by consistently violating the protocols of science, and how for more than three decades, hundreds of eminent biologists and esteemed institutions have systematically contorted the truth in order to conceal the unique risks of its products - and get them onto our dinner plates.

Biomimicry, the science of employing nature to advance sustainable technology, is arguably one of the hottest new business concepts. At the center of this growing movement has been award-winning inventor and biomimetic entrepreneur Jay Harman.

This book is intended to provide an introduction to the application of a lifecycle approach to product design and development for medical devices. Medical Device Product Lifecycle management provides a framework to develop, design maintain user requirements and ensure the safety and performance of medical devices. Application of a Medical Device Product Lifecycle Management benefits the business aspects of manufacturing, fosters alignment across design and development teams and incorporates the voice of the customer, taking into account their needs and safety that is inherent in the design ...

In Frankenstein's Cat, journalist Emily Anthes takes us from petri dish to pet store as she explores how biotechnology is shaping the future of our furry and feathered friends. Through her encounters with scientists, conservationists, ethicists, and entrepreneurs, Anthes reveals that while some of our interventions may be trivial (behold: the GloFish), others could improve the lives of many species - including our own. So what does biotechnology really mean for the world's wild things? And what do our brave new beasts tell us about ourselves?

Wake up fully energized, sleep like a pro, and operate at your peak—without pills, crash diets, or burnout. “A game-changer for both newbie and advanced biohackers”— Tim Gray, Founder of The Health Optimisation Summit Biohacking for Life is your ultimate guide to optimizing health, energy, and sleep... forever. From a world-renowned biohacker, bestselling author published in 13 languages, and host of Biohacking News, this book delivers the exact strategies high performers use to optimize their minds and bodies. Discover how nature, sleep, diet, and even your home environment (think ...

Lee Hood did that rarest of things. He enabled scientists to see things they couldn't see before and do things they hadn't dreamed of doing. Scientists can now sequence complete human genomes in a day, setting in motion a revolution that is personalizing medicine. Hood, a son of the American West, was an unlikely candidate to transform biology. But with ferocious drive, he led a team at Caltech that developed the automated DNA sequencer, the tool that paved the way for the Human Genome Project.

What is life? Humans have been asking this question for thousands of years. But as technology has advanced and our understanding of biology has deepened, the answer has evolved. For decades, scientists have been exploring the limits of nature by modifying and manipulating DNA, cells, and whole organisms to create new ones that could never have previously existed on their own.

Experience rejuvenation, healing, and peak performance with red light therapy – even if you've tried everything else and felt stuck. Are you overwhelmed by the myriad of health solutions out there, only to find they offer temporary relief or are too complex to follow? Are you searching for a way to boost performance, manage chronic pain, or achieve a youthful glow without invasive treatments? Perhaps you’re skeptical about non-traditional methods due to past disappointments. You’re not alone. Many adults, seniors, and athletes are on a similar quest for reliable, science-backed ...