TY - BOOK ID - 80825502 TI - An introduction to genetic engineering PY - 2008 SN - 9780511800986 9780521850063 9780521615211 9780511649899 0511649894 9780511402449 0511402449 9780511404184 0511404182 9780511399640 0511399642 9780511398582 0511398581 0521850061 0521615216 0511800983 1107086264 1107175941 0511568053 PB - Cambridge Cambridge University Press DB - UniCat KW - Genetic engineering. KW - Designed genetic change KW - Engineering, Genetic KW - Gene splicing KW - Genetic intervention KW - Genetic surgery KW - Genetic recombination KW - Biotechnology KW - Transgenic organisms UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:80825502 AB - In this third edition of his popular undergraduate-level textbook, Des Nicholl recognises that a sound grasp of basic principles is vital in any introduction to genetic engineering. Therefore, the book retains its focus on the fundamental principles used in gene manipulation. It is divided into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to the relevant basic molecular biology; Part II, the methods used to manipulate genes; and Part III, applications of the technology. There is a new chapter devoted to the emerging importance of bioinformatics as a distinct discipline. Other additional features include text boxes, which highlight important aspects of topics discussed, and chapter summaries, which include aims and learning outcomes. These, along with key word listings, concept maps and a glossary, will enable students to tailor their study to suit their own learning styles and ultimately gain a firm grasp of a subject that students traditionally find difficult. ER -