analytical strategies necessary for making informed decisions about various uses of biotechnology.• Provides rare view into the interconnected world of research, government policy, regulatory processes, and developing new technologies.• Integrates cell biology with observable organismal phenomena and technological applications.• Presents balanced examination of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, food, and industry.• Clarifies regulatory processes governing the introduction of new biotechnology products into the marketplace.• Prepares students to be informed consumers of biotechnology products and policies.

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