Welcome to Biotech Nation: My Unexpected Odyssey Into the Land of Small Molecules, Lean Genes, an...
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As host of public radio’s Tech Nation, Dr. Moira Gunn has long been known for maki... read full description
reviews
Dec 17, 2009
Jim
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A Reflection of Moira Gunns history of the BioTech Nation radio start up over the first few years and some of the interesting highlights. Very little new in the book in regards to science.
Jul 30, 2009
Laura
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This book wasn't what I was expecting.
It was far more readable and entertaining, but somewhat less educational. I was prepared to work very hard with my reading, and that wasn't necessary.
So what did I get out of this book?
Some very entertaining stories.
A high level understanding of what BioTech is and where it is going.
Enough understanding of the issues to understand newspaper articles, and basic conversations.
An exposure to the names of so More...
It was far more readable and entertaining, but somewhat less educational. I was prepared to work very hard with my reading, and that wasn't necessary.
So what did I get out of this book?
Some very entertaining stories.
A high level understanding of what BioTech is and where it is going.
Enough understanding of the issues to understand newspaper articles, and basic conversations.
An exposure to the names of so More...
Aug 29, 2007
lisa
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i suppose this is a good primer for someone who doesn't know much about the biotech industry, but as someone who follows the industry, its a bit difficult to read it without bias. some issues she seems to gloss over too quickly, and others that get too much attention. i'm not so into her writing style (which one reviewer astutely likens to hunter s. thompson), and there's a sense that biotech only became important when she figured out it existed. oy, i am probably being too harsh...i did enjoy s
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Jul 30, 2008
Fondren has ordered this book.
Provides good background information on genetically modified foods, stem cells, biofuels, new cancer research, and other areas in biotechnology. The author is host of the popular National Public Radio (NPR) series "Tech Nation."
Provides good background information on genetically modified foods, stem cells, biofuels, new cancer research, and other areas in biotechnology. The author is host of the popular National Public Radio (NPR) series "Tech Nation."
May 17, 2008
Juha
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It's been sitting next to my bed for a few good months now. I'm reading it roughly 10 pages per month, but only because I tend to be pretty tired when I open it. Interesting reading though.
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