The thread of life : the story of genes and genetic engineering
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The thread of life : the story of genes and genetic engineering
Cambridge University Press, 1996
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9780521465427
Description
Susan Aldridge gives an accessible guide to the world of DNA and also explores the applications of genetic engineering in biotechnology. She takes the reader, step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology. The first part of the book describes DNA and its function within living organisms. The second part explores genetic engineering and its applications to humans such as gene therapy, genetic screening and DNA fingerprinting. The third looks at the wider world of biotechnology and how genetic engineering can be applied to such problems as producing vegetarian cheese or cleaning up the environment. The final part explains how knowledge of the structure and functioning of genes sheds light on evolution and our place in the world. Although easy to read, this book faces up to the science involved and should be read by anyone who wants to know about DNA and genetic engineering.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Part I. What Is DNA?: 1. DNA is life's blueprint
- 2. DNA in action
- 3. A close up of the genome
- 4. Where did DNA come from?
- Part II. Engineering Genes: 5. Genetic engineering
- 6. Creating new life forms
- 7. Genes: the human angle
- 8. New genes for old
- Part III. Biotechnology: 9. The wide world of biotechnology
- 10. Plant power
- 11. Environmental solutions
- Part IV. The Final Frontier?: 12. Beyond DNA
- Further reading
- Index.
- Volume
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paperback ISBN 9780521625098
Description
Susan Aldridge gives an accessible guide to the world of DNA and also explores the applications of genetic engineering in biotechnology. She takes the reader, step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology. Aldridge also looks at the wider world of biotechnology and how genetic engineering can be applied to such problems as producing vegetarian cheese or cleaning up the environment. Although easy to read, this book does not avoid the science and provides a stimulating introduction to this enigmatic part of nature.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Illustration credits
- Part I. What is DNA?: 1. DNA is life's blueprint
- 2. DNA in action
- 3. A close up of the genome
- 4. Where did DNA come from?
- Part II. Engineering Genes: 5. Genetic engineering
- 6. Creating new life forms
- 7. Genes - the human angle
- 8. New genes for old
- Part III. Biotechnology: 9. The wide world of biotechnology
- 10. Plant power
- 11. Environmental solutions
- Part IV. The Final Frontier: 12. Beyond DNA
- Further reading
- Index.
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