Analysis of Genes and Genomes

Richard J. Reece

ISBN 10: 0470843802 / ISBN 13: 9780470843802

Published by John Wiley and Sons Inc, US, 2003

About this Item

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 contextThe book is beautifully illustrated in full-colour throughout.Associated website including updates, additional content and illusions.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Analysis of Genes and Genomes
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470843802
• ISBN 13: 9780470843802
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1097 grams

About this title

Synopsis

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

About the Author

Richard J. Reece is the author of Analysis of Genes and Genomes, published by Wiley.