Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis

Known world-wide as the standard introductory text to this important and exciting area, the fifth edition of "Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis" addresses new and growing areas of research whilst retaining the philosophy of the previous editions. Assuming the reader has little prior knowledge of the subject its importance, the principles of the techniques used and their applications are all carefully laid out, with over 250 clearly presented two-colour illustrations.In addition to a number of informative changes to the text throughout the book, the final four chapters have been significantly updated and extended to reflect the striking advances made in recent years in the applications of gene cloning and DNA analysis in biotechnology. It includes: extended chapter on agriculture including new material on glyphosate resistant plants; new section on the uses of gene cloning and PCR in archaeology; and, coverage of ethical concerns relating to pharming, gene therapy and GM crops. "Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis" remains an essential introductory text to a wide range of biological sciences students; including genetics and genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and applied biology.It is also a perfect introductory text for any professional needing to learn the basics of the subject. All libraries in universities where medical, life and biological sciences are studied and taught should have copies available on their shelves.

ISBN 1405111216   Pages 408 ISBN13 9781405111218 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd   Weight (grammes) 1058 Imprint Blackwell Publishing Ltd   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780632059010 Publication date 04 Jan 2006   Height (mm) 246 Library of Congress 2005006606   Width (mm) 188 DEWEY 572.8633   Spine width (mm) 23 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

1		Why gene cloning and DNA analysis are important		3
2		Vectors for gene cloning : plasmids and bacteriophages		14
3		Purification of DNA from living cells		28
4		Manipulation of purified DNA		54
5		Introduction of DNA into living cells		87
6		Cloning vectors for E. coli		107
7		Cloning vectors for eukaryotes		132
8		How to obtain a clone of a specific gene		158
9		The polymerase chain reaction		181
10		Studying gene location and structure		199
11		Studying gene expression and function		220
12		Studying genomes		252
13		Production of protein from cloned genes		277
14		Gene cloning and DNA analysis in medicine		302
15		Gene cloning and DNA analysis in agriculture		323
16		Gene cloning and DNA analysis in forensic science and archaeology		346

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