Introduction to Ion Beam Biotechnology 2006 edition

Marc Notes: Glossar: p. [231]-247.; Includes bibliographical references. Table of Contents: General Ideas about Ions.- Production and Acceleration of Ions.- Fundamentals of Ion Implantation.- Interactions between Energetic Ions and Biological Organisms.- Reaction Processes of Ion Implanted Biological Small Molecules.- Damage and Repair of Ion-Implanted Dna.- Cell Damage Effects Due to Ion Implantation.- Biological Effects of Ion Implantation.- Fundamentals of Ion Implantation Induced Genetic Variation.- Ion Beam Mutation Breeding of Crops.- Ion Implantation Mutation Breeding of Microbes.- Ion Beam Induced Gene Transfer.- Low-Energy Ions Induced Synthesis of Organic Molecules.- Single-Ion Beam Mutation of Cells. Biographical Note: Professor Yu Zuliang heads the Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering of the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences which is one of the most prestigious research institutes in china. About 15 years ago, he started a brand new research area by bombarding plant seeds with low energy ions and subsequently discovered mutations in the bombarded seeds. Radiation induced mutations have been investigated for some significant contribution to the field of Radiation biology. In additional to the application of the biotechnology he developed, his research in the last several years has been focused on the understanding of the mechanisms for such mutations. Jacket Description/Back: Introduction to Ion Beam Biotechnology Yu Zengliang, PhDNational Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering Institute of Plasma Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Hefei, China Introduction to Ion Beam Biotechnology presents an up-to-date treatment of modern ion beam biotechnology and with respect to applications of ion beam bombardment of living cellular material in the hybrid field of ion beam physics and biology. This focus affirms Springer s commitment to publishing important introductory topics of emerging areas of interest to bioscience researchers, bioengineers, and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines. Introduction to Ion Beam Biotechnology contains reviews and discussions of contemporary and relevant topics in the field. It is intended to serve both as an introductory textbook at the graduate and advanced undergraduate levels in a bioengineering curriculum, and as a guide and reference for seasoned researchers in the field. Key Topics include: Ion beam formation Ion implantation fundamentals Interaction between energetic ions and biological organisms Reaction processes of ion implanted biological small molecules Damage and repair of ion-bombarded DNA Cell damage due to ion bombardment Biological effects of ion implantation Fundamentals of ion-bombardment-induced genetic variation Ion beam mutation breeding of crops Ion beam mutation breeding of microbes Ion beam induced gene transfer Ion beam induced synthesis of organic molecules Single-ion bombardment mutation of cells This compendium on this novel new area of scientific research is essential reading for all academics, research scientists, biologists, and industry professionals wishing to take advantage of the latest developments in this emerging field. About the Author: Prof. Yu Zengliang is a pioneer and major figure in the field of ion beam biotechnology. An internationally recognized scientist with numerous publications, Prof. Yu is Director of the National Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering, Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, at Hefei, People's Republic of China." Contributor Bio:  Brown, Ian, Etc Ian Brown is a development specialist who has worked in Iraq, Ethiopia and Zaire. From 1997 to 1998 he worked as Program Director for the Mines Advisory Group in Cambodia. He is also the author of "Khomeini's Forgotten Sons: The Story of Iran's Boy Soldiers."