Principles of Genome Analysis: A Guide to Mapping and Sequencing DNA from Different Organisms - Softcover

Primrose, Sandy B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632049839 ISBN 13: 9780632049837

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1998

Synopsis

Genome analysis and genomics are at the forefront of current research in the life sciences. Since the first edition of Principles of Genome Analysis was published, the sequencing of genomes has continued apace, with the major landmark of the human genome sequence being achieved in 2001. Now the emphasis of biological research is on genomics: the understanding of gene function and the interaction of gene products at the whole genome level.

As before, this book provides a step-by-step outline of the techniques involved in genome mapping and sequencing. Additionally, the text has been greatly expanded to cover sub-disciplines of genomics, revisions of sections on genome sequencing and bioinformatics, and new chapters on comparative genomics, functional genomics and proteomics. The book concludes with an exciting new chapter describing a variety of ways to utilize genome analysis and sequencing in biology, medicine and agriculture.

Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this text will follow the same format as the highly successful Principles of Gene Manipulation by Primrose, Twyman and Old, now in its sixth edition.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Genome analysis remains high on the agenda for research in the life sciences. Since the first edition of Principles of Genome Analysis appeared, the sequencing of model genomes has continued to gather momentum, culminating in the publication of the first complete genomes of several species of bacteria and eukaryotic microbes. Living up to its title the book provides a step-by-step outline of the techniques of gene mapping. It has been fully revised and expanded for the second edition, and features a new chapter on sequence data analysis. Produced in two colours throughout and profusely illustrated, Principles of Genome Analysis is ideal as a course text for students of molecular genetics, genome analysis and molecular biotechnology

Review:

"...an excellent distillation of current knowledge...The book is clearly written, well presented, and feels good. Recommended." Neil Stoker, Royal Veterninary College, London, Microbiology Today, Vol 30, November 2003

"There is no doubt that this book is a very useful source of information, for students and teachers alike. In spite of its dense text, it makes good reading and will help to reduce the general bewilderment induced by the rapid pace of technological and conceptual innovation in biology." Leon Otten, Plant Molecular Biology Institute, Plant Science, 2003.

Principles of Genome Analysis and Genomics, 3rd edition, is "very good indeed and deserves to be a widely popular resource for newcomers to genome analysis." J.Armour, University of Nottingham, Heredity, June 2004

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0632049839
• ISBN 13: 9780632049837
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208