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.

Author: Desmond S. T. Nicholl
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05/11/2023
Pages: 466
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.45h x 7.24w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9781009180603
4th Revised Edition