For this third edition of an undergraduate text formerly known as Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology, Kreuzer (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) and Massey, a biotechnology policy consultant, have added a new chapter on cell biology, a new section on genomics, with new activities and readings, and expanded material on societal issues. All of the material has been updated to reflect advances in biology and biotechnology. The first part of the book provides a foundation on biotechnology and the science underlying its development. The second part of the book contains a wealth of both wet- and dry-lab activities for teaching both the basic science of molecular genetics, and the hands-on techniques of DNA- and protein-based technologies. The activities are presented in lesson-plan format. Most groups of activities are accompanied by readings. The third part of the text provides discussion tools for rationally analyzing biotechnology issues. With its reader-friendly writing style and color and b&w art program, the text can be used in high school and undergraduate courses. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)