UID:
almafu_9959232811902883
Format:
1 online resource (xii, 292 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
0-511-55539-3
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1-139-16820-7
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0-511-64867-7
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0-511-33624-1
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0-511-33689-6
Series Statement:
Studies in biology
Content:
Des Nicholl presents here a new, fully revised, and expanded edition of his popular undergraduate-level textbook. Many of the features of the original edition have been retained; the book still offers a concise technical introduction to the subject of genetic engineering. However, the book is now divided into three main sections: the first introduces students to basic molecular biology, the second section explains the methods used to manipulate genes, and the third deals with modern applications of genetic engineering. A whole chapter is now devoted to the polymerase chain reaction. Applications covered in the book include genomics, protein engineering, gene therapy, cloning, and transgenic animals and plants. A final chapter discusses the ethical questions surrounding genetic engineering in general. An Introduction to Genetic Engineering is essential reading for undergraduate students of biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface to the second edition; 1 Introduction; 1.1 What is genetic engineering?; 1.2 Laying the foundations; 1.3 First steps; 1.4 What is in store?; Part I The basis of genetic engineering; 2 Introducing molecular biology; 3 Working with nucleic acids; 4 The tools of the trade; Part II The methodology of gene manipulation; 5 Host cells and vectors; 6 Cloning strategies; 7 The polymerase chain reaction; 8 Selection, screening and analysis of recombinants; Part III Genetic engineering in action; 9 Understanding genes and genomes
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10 Genetic engineering and biotechnology11 Medical and forensic applications of gene manipulation; 12 Transgenic plants and animals; 13 The other sort of cloning; 14 Brave new world or genetic nightmare?; Suggestions for further reading; Books; Review Journals; Using the World Wide Web; Getting started; Caution!; Types of website; Dive in and enjoy!; Glossary; Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-80867-7
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-00471-3
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139168205
