Welcome to BioTech nation my unexpected odyssey into the land of small molecules, lean genes, and big ideas

Gunn, Moira Anne 1949- (Author).

Summary: As host of public radio's "Tech Nation", Dr. Moira Gunn has long been known for making all aspects of science and technology meaningful to the general listening public. But when she spontaneously decided at a cocktail-fueled biotech industry event that she would be launching a weekly segment on biotech - a subject that existed well outside of her normal comfort zone - she had her work cut out for her. For the millions of people who now listen to "BioTech Nation", the rest is history. Going behind the science and business of biotech, the book rides along with Dr. Gunn as she interviews an interesting and colorful cast of characters from the industry, including a DNA scientist with ego to burn and a pharmaceutical exec with a penchant for Viagra.; Filled with compelling stories of everything from the genetically modified food fight to the reasons why the presidential stem lines are dying, the book explores the fascinating theories and breakthroughs in this exciting field. Funny, entertaining, and informative, "Welcome to BioTech Nation" is a unique, inside look at biotechnology today... and a glimpse at what could be in store for us tomorrow.

Record details

ISBN: 9781281126788
ISBN: 1281126780
ISBN: 0814409237
ISBN: 9780814409237
ISBN: 081440068X (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9780814400685 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (258 p.)
remote
electronic resource
Publisher: New York : AMACOM, c2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index. Multi-User.
Formatted Contents Note:	Down the biotech rabbit hole -- Shy beyond words -- The genetically modified food fight -- On a roll -- And baby makes three--four--and then some-- -- Washington, D.C.! Here we come! -- The amazing Chakrabarty -- This is dedicated to the one I love -- More than one way to skin a cancer -- Dead ends--or new beginnings? -- The skinny on genes -- A sheep in sheep's clothing -- Presidential by any other name -- Destined for diabetes? -- Monkey business -- Another world -- Lessons learned.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.