Focusing on the link between misfolded proteins and neurodegenerative diseases, this volume explores the production of inactive, potentially toxic proteins. It delves into concepts like intrinsic disorder in protein structure and the role of molten globules in protein toxicity. Additionally, the text highlights the use of toxin structures as models for understanding the structural and functional nuances of protein chemistry, providing a comprehensive yet succinct examination of these critical topics.
This textbook on Environmental Biotechnology not only presents an unbiased overview of the practical biological approaches currently employed to address environmental problems, but also equips readers with a working knowledge of the science that underpins them. Starting with the fundamentals of biotechnology, it subsequently provides detailed discussions of global environmental problems including microbes and their interaction with the environment, xenobiotics and their remediation, solid waste management, waste water treatment, bioreactors, biosensors, biomining and biopesticides. This book also covers renewable and non-renewable bioenergy resources, biodiversity and its conservation, and approaches to monitoring biotechnological industries, genetically modified microorganism and foods so as to increase awareness. All chapters are written in a highly accessible style, and each also includes a short bibliography for further research. In summary this textbook offers a valuable asset, allowing students, young researchers and professionals in the biotechnology industry to grasp the basics of environmental biotechnology.
