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An Introduction to Genetic Engineering

  • Desmond S T Nicholl

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    Abstract

    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationCambridge
    PublisherCambridge University Press
    Number of pages304
    Edition2nd
    ISBN (Print)0521808677
    Publication statusPublished - 2002

    Publication series

    NameStudies in Biology
    PublisherCambridge University Press/Institute of Biology (Now Royal Society of Biology)

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