Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1851227 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-25
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.40 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 304 pages

Review
"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

Book Info
Univ. of Paisley, Scotland. Textbook for undergraduate students of biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Three sections cover basic molecular biology, methods used to manipulate genes, and modern applications of genetic engineering. Previous edition: c1994. Hardcover, softcover also available.

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