The molecular biotechnology revolution — Molecular biotechnology biological systems — DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis — Recombinant DNA technology — Chemical synthesis, sequencing, and amplification of DNA — Manipulation of gene expression in prokaryotes — Heterologous protein production in eukaryotic cells — Directed mutagenesis and protein engineering — Molecular biotechnology of microbial systems — Therapeutic agents — Vaccines — Synthesis of commercial products by recombinant microorganisms — Bioremediation and biomass utilization — Plant growth-promoting bacteria — Microbial insecticides — Large-scale production of proteins from recombinant microorganisms — Genetic engineering of plants: methodology — Genetic engineering of plants: applications — Transgenic animals — Human molecular genetics — Regulating and patenting molecular biotechnology — Patenting biotechnology inventions