DNA Technology, Second Edition: The Awesome Skill
I. Edward Alcamo (Author)
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 ?’DNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses. * An introductory treatment of aspects of DNA technology written to enlighten the reader about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with DNA* Emphasizes the practical implications and applications of the new genetic technologies; readers will come away saying, "So that's what DNA technology is all about!"* Helps students, business people, lawyers, and jurists gain more confidence in their ability to to understand and appreciate DNA technology and human genetics* Persons with genetic diseases will gain a clearer understanding of their afflictions and understand the bases for possible cures* Agriculturists will have insight into the genetic basis for gene-altered plants and animals* The general public will better appreciate the nature and reasons for the Human Genome Project now in progress
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Año:
2000
Edición:
2
Idioma:
english
Páginas:
361
ISBN 10:
0120489201
ISBN 13:
9780120489206
Archivo:
PDF, 52.24 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2000