DNA from A to Z [Paperback]

Daniel H. Farkas (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1594250022 | ISBN-13: 978-1594250026 | Publication Date: April 2004 | Edition: Updated

DNA from A to Z is the latest edition of one of AACC's most popular books and represents the third in the series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to DNA! Virtually every entry has been rewritten by the original author, Dan Farkas, and there are many new entries. The new edition reflects the many changes that have occurred in the field of DNA in the last five years, including the completion of the sequencing of the Human Genome. Illustrated with multiple photographs and images, this guide is a classic, easy-to-read reference that can serve as a foundation for further inquiry or stand alone for professionals and the lay public alike. Here's what Nature said about the first edition: "Farkas has compiled a dictionary of the essential ingredients for understanding molecular genetics and biology. But this is not another monotonous glossary of specialist lingo. The jargon of DNA technology has been translated into simple dialogue and familiar analogies, stripped down to the bare essentials. The book is an entertaining read, with the science taking on a personality of its own. Of particular appeal to biomedical scientists, the book paces through state-of-the-art DNA technology applied to clinical diagnostics. It provides an impressive account of recent innovations, as well as fresh adaptations of traditional methods. The book is relevant to anyone from the specialist to the uninitiated.

Editorial Reviews

Review

If you're interested in DNA and its many applications, this book is a great place to begin." -- Maxine Singer, PhD, President Emeritus, Senior Scientific Advisor, CASE, Carnegie Institution of Washington

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Aacc Pr; Updated edition (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594250022
• ISBN-13: 978-1594250026
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,267,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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