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Studies in Biology Ser.: Introduction to Genetic Engineering by Desmond S. T. Nicholl (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521004713
ISBN-139780521004718
eBay Product ID (ePID)1936748
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to Genetic Engineering
Publication Year2002
SubjectLife Sciences / Genetics & Genomics
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorDesmond S. T. Nicholl
Subject AreaScience
SeriesStudies in Biology Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight17.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2001-037542
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingAn
Reviews'An easy to follow narrative, accompanied by simple, clear diagrams, provides the interested student with the background needed … the book, therefore, fills an important niche and should be brought to the attention of upper-level undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in any branch of biology that makes use of molecular techniques.' ASM News, '... easy to read, clear and well organised ... I certainly recommend it for all sixth-form libraries. In addition, this is an accessible but comprehensive basic text for the undergraduate to use.' Pauline Lowrie, Biology, 'An easy to follow narrative, accompanied by simple, clear diagrams, provides the interested student with the background needed ... the book, therefore, fills an important niche and should be brought to the attention of upper-level undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in any branch of biology that makes use of molecular techniques.' ASM News, '… easy to read, clear and well organised … I certainly recommend it for all sixth-form libraries. In addition, this is an accessible but comprehensive basic text for the undergraduate to use.' Pauline Lowrie, Biology, '… easy to read, clear and well organised … I certainly recommend it for all sixth-form libraries. In addition, this is an accessible but comprehensive basic text for the undergraduate to use.'Pauline Lowrie, Biology, "Nicholl's short treatise, written in a relaxed, conversational tone, bridges the gap between theory and practice. An easy-to-follow narrative, accompanied by simple, clear diagrams, provides the interested student with the background needed to understand where restriction enzymes come from, the principles of gene cloning and expression, how DNase I footprinting works, how to make a transgenic animal, etc. The book, therefore, fills an important niche and should be brought to the attention of upper-level undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in any branch of biology that makes use of molecular techniques." ASM News
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal660.65
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPreface to the second edition; 1. Introduction; 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; 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?; Suggestions for further reading; Using the World Wide Web; Glossary; Index.
SynopsisThis new second edition of An Introduction to Genetic Engineering offers undergraduate students a concise, readable, and affordable technical introduction to the science of gene technology. Basic molecular biology, methods, and modern applications are all clearly explained. Essential reading for students of biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry., 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., Des Nicholl presents a new, fully revised, and expanded edition of his popular undergraduate-level textbook. The book retains many of the features of the original edition and still offers a concise technical introduction to the subject of genetic engineering. It is divided into three main sections: basic molecular biology, methods of gene manipulation, and modern applications of genetic engineering. Applications covered in the book include genomics, protein engineering, gene therapy, cloning, transgenic animals and plants, and bioethics. An Introduction to Genetic Engineering is essential reading for undergraduate students of biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
LC Classification NumberQH442 .N53 2002
