| Description |
xii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Studies in biology |
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Studies in biology.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction -- Pt. I. The basis of genetic engineering -- 2. Introducing molecular biology -- 3. Working with nucleic acids -- 4. The tools of the trade -- Pt. 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 -- Pt. III. Genetic engineering in action -- 9. Understanding genes and genomes -- 10. Genetic engineering and biotechnology -- 11. 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? |
| Summary |
A concise technical introduction to the subject of genetic engineering, this book is divided into three sections: the first introduces basic molecular biology, the second explains the methods used to manipulate genes, and the third deals with modern applications of genetic engineering |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1994 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [263]-265) and index |
| Subject |
Molecular biology.
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DNA.
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Biotechnology.
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Genetic engineering.
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| Author |
Institute of Biology.
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| LC no. |
2001037542 |
| ISBN |
0521004713 paperback |
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0521808677 hardback |
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