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, 1998, c1996
Canto ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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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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