Table of Contents

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; 9. Bioinformatics; Part III. Genetic Engineering in Action: 10. Understanding genes, genomes and 'otheromes'; 11. Genetic engineering and biotechnology; 12. Medical and forensic applications of gene manipulation; 13. Transgenic plants and animals; 14. The other sort of cloning; 15. Brave new world or genetic nightmare?

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Undergraduate genetic engineering textbook for students taking biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry courses.

About the Author

Des Nicholl is a Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, Scotland, UK.

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