DNA technology : the awesome skill / / I. Edward Alcamo

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910828688703321
• Autore: Alcamo I. Edward
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Diego, : Academic Press, 2001
• ISBN: 1-281-07057-2; 9786611070571; 0-08-053048-6
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (361 p.)
• Disciplina: 660.6/5
• Soggetti: Genetic engineering; DNA
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1. The Roots of DNA Research; Introduction; Inheritance Factors; Chromosomes and Factors; Genes and DNA; Relating DNA to Heredity; Summary; Chapter 2. The Double Helix; Introduction; The Structure of DNA; DNA Replication; Summary; Chapter 3. DNA In Action; Introduction; Foundation Studies; Protein Synthesis; Summary; Chapter 4. Foundations of DNA Technology; Introduction; The Tools of Genetic Engineering; Recombinant DNA Experiments; Summary; Chapter 5. Methods of DNA Technology; Introduction; The Biochemistry of GeneGene Libraries; Summary; Chapter 6. Pharmaceutical Products of DNA Technology; Introduction; Human Protein Replacements; Human Therapies; Vaccines; Summary; Chapter 7. DNA Analysis and Diagnosis; Introduction; Methods of DNA Analysis; Diagnosing Infectious Disease; Identifying Genetic Disease; Environmental Monitoring; Summary; Chapter 8. Gene Therapy; Introduction; Vectors in Gene Therapy; Advances in Gene Therapy; Safety Assurance; Summary; Chapter 9. Medical Forensics and DNA Sleuthing; Introduction; DNA Matching Techniques; DNA Windows to the Past; Summary; Chapter 10. The Agricultural RevolutionIntroduction; DNA Insertion ; Methods; The Nitrogen Connection; Enhancing Resistance in Plants; Bioengineered Foods; "Pharm" Animals; Summary; Chapter 11. Transgenic Animals; Introduction; Placing DNA in Mammalian Cells; Custom-Made Animals; Animal Bioreactors; Building a Better Animal; Summary; Chapter 12. The Human Genome Project; Introduction; Deciphering the Human Genome; Mapping the Human Genome; Summary; Credits; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 ÒDNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses.After reading this book, individuals