An Introduction to Genetic Engineering

The fourth edition of this popular textbook retains its focus on the fundamental principles of gene manipulation, providing an accessible and broad-based introduction to the subject for beginning undergraduate students. It has been brought thoroughly up to date with new chapters on the story of DNA and genome editing, and new sections on bioethics, significant developments in sequencing technology and structural, functional and comparative genomics and proteomics, and the impact of transgenic plants. In addition to chapter summaries, learning objectives, concept maps, glossary and key word lists the book now also features new concluding sections, further reading lists and web-search activities for each chapter to provide a comprehensive suite of learning resources to help students develop a flexible and critical approach to the study of genetic engineering.Author: Nicholl, Desmond S. T.,author Contributors: Nicholl, Desmond S. T.,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 468 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: 4 Published/Release Date: 2 Mar 2023 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Cambridge University Press Author/Director/Artist: Desmond S.T. Nicholl Dimension (cm): 246x189x27 mm Package Dimension (cm): 21x246x191 mm Item Weight (g): 953 Package Weight (g): 965