Fundamentals and Advances in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

This is an in-depth and student-friendly guide to biotechnology's core ideas and emerging applications. Designed for undergraduate students and early-career professionals, the book covers critical topics such as genetic engineering, protein engineering, immunology, microbial genetics, and industrial fermentation. It also exposes readers to cutting-edge tools such as biosensors, polymerase chain reactions, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, and blotting procedures, all with clear explanations and schematic examples to aid comprehension. Complex concepts are simplified using clear language, schematic images, and real-world situations, which improves learning and retention. This book is unique in that it integrates pharmaceutical biotechnology, blood products, and plasma substitutes, integrating underlying science with clinical relevance. The final chapters provide a forward-looking view on future technologies in biotechnology such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and blockchain. This book, with its modular chapters and NEP (National Education Policy)-2020 compliance, is appropriate for classroom instruction, library collections, and institutional training. It teaches learners how to connect classical knowledge systems with current discoveries in life sciences.