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Author Wong, Dominic W. S

Title The ABCs of gene cloning / Dominic W.S. Wong
Edition 2nd ed
Published New York, NY : Springer, ©2006

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 242 pages) : illustrations
Contents Preface; Part One: Fundamentals of Genetic Processes; 1. Introductory Concepts; 2. Structures of Nucleic Acids; 3. Structures of Proteins; 4. The Genetic Process; 5. Organization of Genes; 6. Reading the Nucleotide Sequence of a Gene; Part Two: Techniques and Strategies of Gene Cloning; 7. Enzymes Used in Cloning; 8. Techniques Used in Cloning; 9. Cloning Vectors for Introducing Genes Into Host Cells; 10. Transformation; 11. Isolating Genes for Cloning; Part Three: Impact of Gene Cloning -- Appplications in Agriculture; 12 Improving Tomato Quality by Antisense RNA
Summary Clear and concise, this easy-to-use text offers an introductory course on the language of gene cloning, covering microbial, plant, and animal systems. The essential concepts in biology relevant to the understanding of gene cloning are presented in a well-organized and accessible manner. This updated version of the first edition is an invaluable book for nonscientists, as well as scientists with little background knowledge in gene cloning, providing a wealth of information for anyone wishing to gain proficiency in reading and speaking the language of gene cloning
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-225) and index
Notes English
Subject Molecular cloning.
Life sciences.
Biochemistry.
Zoology.
Cloning, Molecular
Biological Science Disciplines
Biochemistry
Zoology
biological sciences.
biochemistry.
zoology.
Biomédecine.
Sciences de la vie.
Molecular cloning
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2005931435
ISBN 0387286799
9780387286792
6611335161
9786611335168
0387286632
9780387286631