Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction (Brown, Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis)

Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction (Brown, Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis)
by Terry Brown
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Known world-wide as the standard introductory text to this important and exciting area, the sixth 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 four-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.

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.

"… the book content is elegantly illustrated and well organized in clear-cut chapters and subsections… there is a Further Reading section after each chapter that contains several key references… What is extremely useful, almost every reference is furnished with the short but distinct author's remark."
–Journal of Heredity, 2007 (on the previous edition)

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #110808 in Books
• Published on: 2010-04-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .70" h x 7.40" w x 9.50" l, 1.85 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Introduction to Genomics

Introduction to Genomics
by Arthur Lesk
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Publication Date: April 26, 2012

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Our genome is the blueprint to our existence: it encodes all the information we need to develop from a single cell into a hugely complicated functional organism. But it is more than a static information store: our genome is a dynamic, tightly-regulated collection of genes, which switch on and off in many combinations to give the variety of cells from which our bodies are formed. But how do we identify the genes that make up our genome? How do we determine their function? And how do different genes form the regulatory networks that direct the processes of life?

Introduction to Genomics is a fascinating insight into what can be revealed from the study of genomes: how organisms differ or match; how different organisms evolved; how the genome is constructed and how it operates; and what our understanding of genomics means in terms of our future health and wellbeing.

Covering the latest techniques that enable us to study the genome in ever-increasing detail, the book explores what the genome tells us about life at the level of the molecule, the cell, and the organism. Learning features throughout make this book the ideal teaching and learning tool: extensive end of chapter exercises and problems help the student to fully grasp the concepts being presented, while end of chapter weblems (web-based problems) and lab assignments give the student the opportunity to engage with the subject in a hands-on manner.

The field of genomics is enabling us to analyze life in more detail than ever before; Introduction to Genomics is the perfect guide to this enthralling subject.

Online Resource Centre
The Online Resource Centre to accompany Introduction to Genomics features

For lecturers:
Figures from the book in electronic format

For students:
Answers to end-of-chapter exercises
Guided tour of web sites in genomics
Hints to end-of-chapter problems
Rotating figures

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131019 in Books
• Published on: 2012-04-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages