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DNA Technology, Second Edition, is a survey of biotechnology written to enlighten readers about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with current DNA research. Ed Alcamo gives the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a brief history of genetics, a cl...

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Main Author: Alcamo, I. Edward
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego : Academic Press, 2001.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Genetic engineering.
DNA.
Genetics > Technique.
Genetics
Genetic Techniques
DNA
ADN.
Génétique > Technique.
SCIENCE > Biotechnology.
Genetic engineering
Genanalyse.
Gentherapie.
Génie génétique.
Génétique.
dna
nucleic acids
genetische code
genetic code
technologie
technology
gentherapie
gene therapy
transgene dieren
transgenic animals
mens
man
moleculaire genetica
molecular genetics
moleculaire biologie
molecular biology
Nucleic Acids
Electronic books.
dissertations.
Academic theses
Academic theses.
Thèses et écrits académiques.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:DNA Technology, Second Edition, is a survey of biotechnology written to enlighten readers about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with current DNA research. Ed Alcamo gives the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a brief history of genetics, a clear outline of techniques that are in use, and indications of breakthroughs in cloning and other DNA advances. Appropriate for a wide range of courses for non-biology majors, including a DNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses. * An introductory treatment of aspects of DNA technology written to enlighten the reader about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with DNA * Emphasizes the practical implications and applications of the new genetic technologies; readers will come away saying, "So that's what DNA technology is all about!" * Helps students, business people, lawyers, and jurists gain more confidence in their ability to to understand and appreciate DNA technology and human genetics * Persons with genetic diseases will gain a clearer understanding of their afflictions and understand the bases for possible cures * Agriculturists will have insight into the genetic basis for gene-altered plants and animals * The general public will better appreciate the nature and reasons for the Human Genome Project now in progress
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 348 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780120489206
0120489201
9780080530482
0080530486