An Introduction to Genetic Engineering (Studies in Biology) - Hardcover

Nicholl, Desmond S. T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521808677 ISBN 13: 9780521808675

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

DESMOND NICHOLL is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Paisley, Scotland

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521808677
• ISBN 13: 9780521808675
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304