- Paperback: 349 pages
- Publisher: Nelson Thornes Ltd; 3rd Revised edition edition (27 July 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0412622408
- ISBN-13: 978-0412622403
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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The third edition of "Gene Cloning" is a fully revised and updated version of this introductory text on the subject. It is longer and contains greater detail, yet is still aimed at undergraduates and at those who have little or no previous experience of cloning techniques. There are two additions to the contents. The first is a chapter on the polymerase chain reaction, a technique that has assumed great importance in molecular biology. The second is a final chapter on plant genetic engineering, reflecting the increasing research interest, and general concern, in promoting environmentally sensitive practices in agriculture. It is in a larger format than previous editions and is printed in two colours. It should be of interest to first and second year life sciences undergraduates, especially those reading biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, cell biology and medicine.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides an excellent introduction to gene cloning. The fundamental principals of gene cloning are covered clearly and thoroughly. The diagrams are very helpful at illustrating the key points. There are useful recommendations for further reading at the end of each chapter. The glossary of terms at the back of the book is helpful also. All in all an excellent introduction to the subject.
The book would be of use to anyone looking for an good introduction to gene cloning.
The book chapters are: Part One The Basic Principles of Gene Cloning (1) Why gene cloning is important (2) Vehicles: plasmids and bacteriophages (3) Purification of DNA from living cells (4) Manipulation of purified DNA (5) Introduction of DNA into living cells (6) Cloning vectors for E. coli (7) cloning vectors for organisms other than E. coli. Part Two The Applications of Cloning in Gene Analyses(8) How to obtain a clone of a specific gene (9) Studying gene and genome structure (10) Studying gene expression (11) The polymerase chain reaction. Part Three Gene Cloning in Research and Biotechnology (12) Production of protein from cloned genes (13) Gene cloning in medicine (14) Gene cloning in agriculture.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a more in depth book on genetics concentrating on the cloning aspects. Again, it well written in an easy-to-read format and includes diagrams where required. A great supplement to the notes for the students at university working in this area. It worked wonders when I was at Uni'. It's not like those other textbooks that are 100's of pages long with minute print and complex diagrams. The Author has done his best to make it reader friendly.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Finally, the book I was looking for!
29 April 1998
Format:Hardcover
I only wish I had found this book BEFORE I started Grad School. The author actually goes out of his way to be uncomplicated, which is unusual. If you want a quick but comprehensive overview of this fast-moving field, then this is the book for you.
Brilliant introduction to fundamental techniques
11 Sep 2005
Format:Paperback
I graduated two years ago with a degree in Biochemistry, and have been working in a lab subsequently doing neurobiology research. I haven't used any of these gene cloning techniques during that time, and re-reading this book again has been really useful in refreshing me to some of the basic concepts which I haven't needed since I was an undergraduate. The explanations are clear and concise and every chapter builds on the last to give you a broad and basic understanding of these essential techniques. As an introduction this is great, but obviously you should read a more thorough textbook to follow up with if you are about to begin research in a lab.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
The book was splendid!
22 July 1999
Format:Paperback
I think the main reason of reading this book is because this is my chosen research problem. It's very interesting to know that cloning is one of the breakthroughs of today's technology.
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