@BOOK{NAP742, author = "National Research Council", title = "Opportunities in Biology", isbn = "978-0-309-07881-8", doi = "10.17226/742", abstract = "Biology has entered an era in which interdisciplinary cooperation is at an all-time high, practical applications follow basic discoveries more quickly than ever before, and new technologies\u2014recombinant DNA, scanning tunneling microscopes, and more\u2014are revolutionizing the way science is conducted. The potential for scientific breakthroughs with significant implications for society has never been greater.\nOpportunities in Biology reports on the state of the new biology, taking a detailed look at the disciplines of biology; examining the advances made in medicine, agriculture, and other fields; and pointing out promising research opportunities. Authored by an expert panel representing a variety of viewpoints, this volume also offers recommendations on how to meet the infrastructure needs\u2014for funding, effective information systems, and other support\u2014of future biology research.\nExploring what has been accomplished and what is on the horizon, Opportunities in Biology is an indispensable resource for students, teachers, and researchers in all subdisciplines of biology as well as for research administrators and those in funding agencies.", url = "https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/742/opportunities-in-biology", year = 1989, publisher = "The National Academies Press", address = "Washington, DC" }