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"(The guide) is easily navigated for content and searchable for words or phrases that might be encountered in a translation project, and it features an impressive amount of hyperlinks for readers who wish to further explore the information presented. The author is clearly an expert on the topic; however, he presents the material with a sensitivity to the fact that many readers such as myself do not hold university degrees in science. He includes explanations and definitions of many technical terms and also indicates their Latin and Greek roots. Dr. Zanders uses clear, colorful illustrations and diagrams and he breaks up the serious nature of the work with some humor and interesting anecdotal details."
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Biotechnology - a background guide
Biotechnology describes how
living organisms are harnessed to
produce useful products ranging from beer to genetically-engineered
medicines. The subject's diversity and complexity presents
a daunting challenge to those without the relevant scientific
background, so this Guide was written to provide readers with a
comprehensive
explanation of the key concepts and associated jargon. Although
designed primarily for
medical/scientific translators and interpreters, the Guide will also
be useful for anyone wanting in-depth knowledge of this high proflie area
of science and technology.
The searchable electronic document allows easy navigation through
the carefully organised technical information, enhanced by
hyperlinks to documents, websites and videos. The content is
relevant to many of the topics encountered in scientific and medical
publications and includes a whole chapter devoted to
biotechnology patents.
Publication date: 2016
Number of pages: 204
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