DNA technology : the awesome skill / I. Edward Alcamo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alcamo, I. Edward.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genetic engineering.

DNA.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (361 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Academic Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

DNA Technology, Second Edition, is a survey of biotechnology written to enlighten readers about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with current DNA research. Ed Alcamo gives the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a brief history of genetics, a clear outline of techniques that are in use, and indications of breakthroughs in cloning and other DNA advances. Appropriate for a wide range of courses for non-biology majors, including a ÒDNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses.After reading this book, individuals

Contents:

Front Cover; DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1. The Roots of DNA Research; Introduction; Inheritance Factors; Chromosomes and Factors; Genes and DNA; Relating DNA to Heredity; Summary; Chapter 2. The Double Helix; Introduction; The Structure of DNA; DNA Replication; Summary; Chapter 3. DNA In Action; Introduction; Foundation Studies; Protein Synthesis; Summary; Chapter 4. Foundations of DNA Technology; Introduction; The Tools of Genetic Engineering; Recombinant DNA Experiments; Summary; Chapter 5. Methods of DNA Technology; Introduction

The Biochemistry of GeneGene Libraries; Summary; Chapter 6. Pharmaceutical Products of DNA Technology; Introduction; Human Protein Replacements; Human Therapies; Vaccines; Summary; Chapter 7. DNA Analysis and Diagnosis; Introduction; Methods of DNA Analysis; Diagnosing Infectious Disease; Identifying Genetic Disease; Environmental Monitoring; Summary; Chapter 8. Gene Therapy; Introduction; Vectors in Gene Therapy; Advances in Gene Therapy; Safety Assurance; Summary; Chapter 9. Medical Forensics and DNA Sleuthing; Introduction; DNA Matching Techniques; DNA Windows to the Past; Summary

Chapter 10. The Agricultural RevolutionIntroduction; DNA Insertion Methods; The Nitrogen Connection; Enhancing Resistance in Plants; Bioengineered Foods; "Pharm" Animals; Summary; Chapter 11. Transgenic Animals; Introduction; Placing DNA in Mammalian Cells; Custom-Made Animals; Animal Bioreactors; Building a Better Animal; Summary; Chapter 12. The Human Genome Project; Introduction; Deciphering the Human Genome; Mapping the Human Genome; Summary; Credits; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-07057-2

9786611070571

0-08-053048-6

OCLC:

476114595