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  • The Thread of Life: The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering

    The Thread of Life by Aldridge, Susan;

    The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering

    Series: Canto;

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    Product details:

    • Edition number New ed
    • Publisher Cambridge University Press
    • Date of Publication 5 March 1998

    • ISBN 9780521625098
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages272 pages
    • Size 216x139x20 mm
    • Weight 320 g
    • Language English
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    Short description:

    Describes, in a delightfully accessible way, the fascinating world of the molecular biology of the gene.

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    Long description:

    Susan Aldridge gives an accessible guide to the world of DNA and also explores the applications of genetic engineering in biotechnology. She takes the reader, step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology. Aldridge also looks at the wider world of biotechnology and how genetic engineering can be applied to such problems as producing vegetarian cheese or cleaning up the environment. Although easy to read, this book does not avoid the science and provides a stimulating introduction to this enigmatic part of nature.

    'A well-paced, elegant and imaginative ride through the story of genes and genetic engineering.' Focus

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    Table of Contents:

    Preface; Acknowledgements; Illustration credits; Part I. What is DNA?: 1. DNA is life's blueprint; 2. DNA in action; 3. A close up of the genome; 4. Where did DNA come from?; Part II. Engineering Genes: 5. Genetic engineering; 6. Creating new life forms; 7. Genes - the human angle; 8. New genes for old; Part III. Biotechnology: 9. The wide world of biotechnology; 10. Plant power; 11. Environmental solutions; Part IV. The Final Frontier: 12. Beyond DNA; Further reading; Index.

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