Future impact of molecular biology and biotechnology on bacterial and viral diseases
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-1993
Abstract
The advent of recombinant DNA technology has already made a significant impact on various aspects related to the basic understanding of pathogenic mechanisms in infectious diseases, as well as practical applications related to diagnostics and prevention. The present paper discusses recent technological innovations and increased analytical capabilities which promise to have an even more significant impact on the control of viral and bacterial diseases.
Keywords
Bacterial Infections/diagnosis, Bacterial Infections/genetics, DNA, Recombinant/genetics
Publication Title
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Volume
48
Issue
2
Publisher
Malaysian Medical Association
Additional Information
Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala, Lumpur