Product Description

This beautifully illustrated textbook provides a clear guide to the tools and techniques of genetic engineering, gene cloning and molecular biology. All aspects of genetic engineering in the post–genomic era are covered, beginning with the basics of DNA structure and DNA metabolism. Using an example–driven approach, the fundamentals of creating mutations in DNA, cloning in bacteria, yeast, plants and animals are all clearly presented.

Strong emphasis is placed on the latest, post genomic technologies including DNA macro and microarrays, genome–wide two hybrid analysis, proteomics and bioinformatics.

• A modern post–genome era introduction to key techniques used in genetic engineering.
• An example driven past–to–present approach to allow the experiments of today to be placed in an historical context
• The book is beautifully illustrated in full–colour throughout.
• Associated website including updates, additional content and illusions 

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #70598 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 490 pages

Review
"It could be an excellent supporting book to go along with a more general text in a course covering molecular biology.” (Biochemistry and Molecular Education, July/ August 2004)

"...the list of relevant Nobel laureates at the end will be useful and was a delight…" (Heredity, Vol. 94, 2005)

"…the full range of topics one would wish to see in such a book are covered…I certainly welcome the book…" (Genetical Research, Vol.84, 2004)

" … invaluable to those looking to better understand the complexities and capabilities of these important new technologies." (Thaiszia Journal of Botany, Vol. 15; 173–185, 2005)

Review
"It could be an excellent supporting book to go along with a more general text in a course covering molecular biology.” (Biochemistry and Molecular Education, July/ August 2004)

"...the list of relevant Nobel laureates at the end will be useful and was a delight…" (Heredity, Vol. 94, 2005)  

"…the full range of topics one would wish to see in such a book are covered…I certainly welcome the book…" (Genetical Research, Vol.84, 2004)

" … invaluable to those looking to better understand the complexities and capabilities of these important new technologies." (Thaiszia Journal of Botany, Vol. 15; 173–185, 2005)

From the Back Cover
 Analysis of Genes and Genomes is a clear introduction to the theoretical and practical basis of genetic engineering, gene cloning and molecular biology. All aspects of genetic engineering in the post–genomic era are covered, beginning with the basics of DNA structure and DNA metabolism. Using an example–driven approach, the fundamentals of creating mutations in DNA, cloning in bacteria, yeast, plants and animals are all clearly presented.

Newer technologies such as DNA macro and macroarrays, proteomics and bioinformatics are introduced in later chapters helping students to analyse and understand the vast amounts of data that are now available through genome sequence and function projects.

Aimed at students with a basic knowledge of the molecular side of biology, this will be invaluable to those looking to better understand the complexities and capabilities of these important new technologies.

• A modern post–genome era introduction to key techniques used in genetic engineering.
• An example driven past–to–present approach to allow the experiments of today to be placed in an historical context
• Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout.
• Associated website including updates, additional content and illustrations

Customer Reviews

A very comprehensive textbook for undergraduates
I've come across this book by accident when surfing on the internet. I've read the book description and i searched for it at the nearest bookstore!One of the most descriptive, clear and up-to-date books i have ever read as a second year molecular biology student!It has also proved really helpful for my lab projects.