An Introduction to Genetic Engineering: Edition 4

Desmond S. T. Nicholl

মাৰ্চ ২০২৩ · Cambridge University Press

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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.

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Desmond S. T. Nicholl was Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences, Head of Bioscience, Head of Quality Enhancement and Assistant Dean for Education at the University of the West of Scotland. As well as three previous editions of An Introduction to Genetic Engineering, he also authored Cell and Molecular Biology (Learning & Teaching Scotland, 2000).