Automation in Biotechnology
A Collection of Contributions Based on Lectures Presented at the Fourth Toyota Conference, Aichi, Japan, 21-24 October 1990
Published in December 1991
Book
Hardback
404 pages
978-0-444-88767-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book consists of revised papers presented at the Fourth Toyota Conference held in Aichi, Japan. Representing a milestone in this key technology, the book reflects the fast growth of automation in biotechnology. Automated systems for DNA sequence analysis, the sequencing of the human genome, automated laboratory instrumentation, the investigation of macromolecules, and actuators for micromanipulation are but a few of the subjects tackled in this informative book. The depth of perspective and breadth of scope make the volume a unique contribution to understanding automation in biotechnology and its possibilities for future development and use in industry and medicine.
This book consists of revised papers presented at the Fourth Toyota Conference held in Aichi, Japan. Representing a milestone in this key technology, the book reflects the fast growth of automation in biotechnology. Automated systems for DNA sequence analysis, the sequencing of the human genome, automated laboratory instrumentation, the investigation of macromolecules, and actuators for micromanipulation are but a few of the subjects tackled in this informative book. The depth of perspective and breadth of scope make the volume a unique contribution to understanding automation in biotechnology and its possibilities for future development and use in industry and medicine.
This book consists of revised papers presented at the Fourth Toyota Conference held in Aichi, Japan. Representing a milestone in this key technology, the book reflects the fast growth of automation in biotechnology. Automated systems for DNA sequence analysis, the sequencing of the human genome, automated laboratory instrumentation, the investigation of macromolecules, and actuators for micromanipulation are but a few of the subjects tackled in this informative book. The depth of perspective and breadth of scope make the volume a unique contribution to understanding automation in biotechnology and its possibilities for future development and use in industry and medicine.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-444-88767-2 (9780444887672)
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Content
Preface. Organizing committee. List of contributors. Automation in Biotechnology (I. Karube). Automated DNA sequence analysis and the human genome (W.R. McCombie, A.R. Kerlavage, A. Martin-Gallardo, J. Gocayne, M. Fitzgerald, S. Trapp, T. Onai, S. Arakawa and M. Dubnick). Automated DNA sequencing (D.A. Amorese). An automated system for sequencing of the human genome (E. Soeda, Y. Murakami, K. Nishi and I. Endo). Automated laboratory instrumentation for the preparation and analysis of biotechnology samples (J.N. Little). Possible contribution of STM to biotechnology (M. Ono). STM investigation of macromolecules (B. Michel). Handling of biological molecules and membranes in microfabricated structures (M. Washizu). Recognition and counting of cells by image processing (T. Fukuda, S. Shiotani, F. Arai, H. Asama, T. Nagamune and I. Endo). Innovative actuators for micromanipulation and microinjection in biotechnology (T. Higuchi). Application of A.C. electrical fields to the manipulation and characterisation of cells (R. Pethig). Micromechanical silicon devices applied for biological cell fusion operation (K. Sato, Y. Kawamura and S. Tanaka). Transgenesis of animals (H. Kondoh, K. Agata and K. Ozato). Automation of plant tissue culture process (Y. Miwa). Trends in automation for clonal propagation by tissue culture (J. Aitken-Christie). Robotic workcell for flexibly automated handling of young transplants (K.C. King). Environmental control and automation in micropropagation (T. Kozai). The Ruthner container system (E. Ruthner). Requirements and technologies for automated plant growth systems on space bases (T.W. Tibbitts, R.J. Bula, R.C. Morrow, R.B. Corey and D.J. Barta). Automation in space life sciences (M. Yamashita). Automated measurements from laboratory to industrial scale. A tool for better understanding of fermentation processes (J. Villadsen). Trend of automation in bio-industry (M. Hachiya).