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From: "Aschwin de Wolf" <>
Subject: Bionanotechnology : Lessons from Nature 
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 18:05:51 -0500

D. S. Goodsell- Bionanotechnology : Lessons from Nature
Wiley-Liss, January 23, 2004

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/047141719X/

Biological molecules are themselves the premier, proven examples of the
feasibility and utility of nanotechnology-in effect, "lessons from nature"
informing the design of nanoscale machines. Bionanotechnology encompasses
the study, creation, and illumination of the connections between structural
molecular biology and molecular nanotechnology. The very first resource to
address this discipline comprehensively and exclusively, Bionanotechnology:
Lessons from Nature delivers an accessible overview that features a stunning
set of original watercolor illustrations by the author.

Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature shows both students and practitioners
how the lessons that may be learned from biology can be applied to
nanotechnology today. The first part of the book explores the properties of
nanomachines that are available in cells. The second looks to the structure
and function of natural nanomachines for guidance in building nanomachinery.

The book then concludes with chapters on applications, surveying some of the
exciting bionanotechnological tools and techniques that are currently in
development, and speculating on those that may prove feasible in the
not-too-distant future. Features of this one-of-a-kind reference include:

High-quality illustrations produced by cutting-edge design programs

Discussions of basic structural, nanotechnological, and system engineering
principles

Numerous real-world examples, such as applications in genetic engineering

Undergraduates, graduate students, practicing researchers, and policymakers
will find David Goodsell's Bionanotechnology an accessible, visually
compelling introduction to this exciting field.

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