Molecular Methods in Biological Systems

Abstract

This review summarizes literature demonstrating the application of molecular biology tools in biological systems with specific applications in biological waste treatment, public health, and bioremediation. In addition, this review highlights new methods that were developed in 2001. As molecular tools move from development to applications, environmental engineers and scientists need to use care in interpreting the results of experimental procedures. Molecular biology tools offer powerful approaches for understanding the microbial communities in biological systems, but researchers and practitioners share the responsibility of translating this new knowledge into useful practical outcomes.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Biological waste treatment; Environmental engineers; Experimental procedure; Microbial communities; Molecular biology tools; Molecular methods; Molecular tools; Biological waste treatment; Experimental procedure; Microbial communities; Molecular biology tools; Molecular methods; Molecular tools; Bioremediation; Molecular biology; Biological systems

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1061-4303

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2002 Water Environment Federation, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Sep 2002

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