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This Textbook is Must Have for All Undergraduates Studying Intermediate Molecular Genetics Within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Posted on: Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 09:00 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73149) has announced the addition of "From Genes to Genomes: Concepts and Applications of DNA Technology, 2nd Edition" to their offering.

Rapid advances in a collection of techniques referred to as gene technology, genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology and gene cloning have pushed molecular biology to the forefront of the biological sciences. From Genes to Genomes: Concepts and Applications of DNA Technology, Second Edition explains key ideas underlying the most central techniques in the context of the ways in which they are used.

The book opens with a brief review of the basic concepts of molecular biology, before moving on to describe the key molecular methods and how they fit together. This ranges from the cloning and study of individual genes to the sequencing of whole genomes, and the analysis of genome-wide information. Finally, the book moves on to consider some of the applications of these techniques, in biotechnology, medicine and agriculture, as well as in research that is causing the current explosion of knowledge across the biological sciences.

Specific changes for the new edition include:

Strengthening the genes to genomes theme

Updating and reinforcing some topics especially proteomics, gene therapy and stem cells

An increase in the number of eukaryotic/mammalian examples and less focus on bacteria

As with the first edition, there are a large number of clear, two-colour diagrams throughout the book, and an accompanying website.

This textbook is must-have for all undergraduates studying intermediate molecular genetics within the biological and biomedical sciences. It is also of interest for researchers and all those needing to update their knowledge of this rapidly moving field.

Authors Bio:

Professor Jeremy Dale and Dr Malcolm von Schantz. School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 SXH, UK An experienced author team with many years teaching and research in molecular biology and genetics.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73149

Source: Business Wire

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