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The basic objective of the book is to define and review the recent
advances in our understand on the biological mechanisms in the
biodegradation and detoxification of various environmental
pollutants. The book encompasses recent studies on the mode of
detoxication of such mercurial compounds by various microorganisms
Biotechnology is advancing at a rapid pace with numerous
applications in medicine, industry, agriculture and environmental
remediation. Recognizing this, government, industrial and academic
research and development invest ment in biotechnology has expanded
rapidly. The past decade has seen the emergence of applications of
this technology with a dual-use potential. Mili tary applications
focus on four major areas: biomedical technology, such as vaccine
development and medical diagnostics; detection of toxins, chemicals
and pathogens; material biotechnology; and biological
decontamination, in cluding biodegradation and bioremediation. This
conference emphasizes the non-medical applications of biotechnol
ogy. The first two sessions focus on the synthesis and properties
of molecules that may be used in detectors. The traditional
approach to detection of chemical and biological agents relied on
the development of specific assays or analyses for known agents.
Advances in molecular biology have made possible the production of
large quantities of toxins which were previously available in
minute quantities, and the molecular engineering of toxins and
pathogens with specific pharmacologic and physical-chemical
properties. In addition to the traditional approaches to detection
of specific known compounds, biotechnology now offers generic
approaches to detection. Physiological targets, known as receptors,
are primary targets for many drugs and toxins. Similarly, pathogens
rely on receptors to gain access to cells. These receptors function
as sensitive detectors, generating signals which are transduced and
amplified."
Biotechnology offers a natural' way of addressing environmental
problems, ranging from identification of biohazards to
bioremediation techniques for industrial, agricultural and
municipal effluents and residues. Biotechnology is also a crucial
element in the paradigm of sustainable development'. This
collection of 66 papers, by authors from 20 countries spanning 4
continents, addresses many of these issues. The material presented
will interest scientists, engineers, and others in industry,
government and academia. It incorporates both introductory and
advanced aspects of the subject matter, which includes water, air
and soil treatment, biosensor and biomonitoring technology, genetic
engineering of microorganisms, and policy issues in applying
biotechnology to environmental problems. The papers present a
variety of aspects ranging from current state-of-the-art research,
to examples of applications of these technologies.
Biotechnology offers a natural' way of addressing environmental
problems, ranging from identification of biohazards to
bioremediation techniques for industrial, agricultural and
municipal effluents and residues. Biotechnology is also a crucial
element in the paradigm of sustainable development'. This
collection of 66 papers, by authors from 20 countries spanning 4
continents, addresses many of these issues. The material presented
will interest scientists, engineers, and others in industry,
government and academia. It incorporates both introductory and
advanced aspects of the subject matter, which includes water, air
and soil treatment, biosensor and biomonitoring technology, genetic
engineering of microorganisms, and policy issues in applying
biotechnology to environmental problems. The papers present a
variety of aspects ranging from current state-of-the-art research,
to examples of applications of these technologies.
Biotechnology is advancing at a rapid pace with numerous
applications in medicine, industry, agriculture and environmental
remediation. Recognizing this, government, industrial and academic
research and development invest ment in biotechnology has expanded
rapidly. The past decade has seen the emergence of applications of
this technology with a dual-use potential. Mili tary applications
focus on four major areas: biomedical technology, such as vaccine
development and medical diagnostics; detection of toxins, chemicals
and pathogens; material biotechnology; and biological
decontamination, in cluding biodegradation and bioremediation. This
conference emphasizes the non-medical applications of biotechnol
ogy. The first two sessions focus on the synthesis and properties
of molecules that may be used in detectors. The traditional
approach to detection of chemical and biological agents relied on
the development of specific assays or analyses for known agents.
Advances in molecular biology have made possible the production of
large quantities of toxins which were previously available in
minute quantities, and the molecular engineering of toxins and
pathogens with specific pharmacologic and physical-chemical
properties. In addition to the traditional approaches to detection
of specific known compounds, biotechnology now offers generic
approaches to detection. Physiological targets, known as receptors,
are primary targets for many drugs and toxins. Similarly, pathogens
rely on receptors to gain access to cells. These receptors function
as sensitive detectors, generating signals which are transduced and
amplified."
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