Gene Expression and Manipulation in Aquatic Organisms (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series) [Hardcover]

S. J. Ennion (Editor), G. Goldspink (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 28, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0521570034 | ISBN-13: 978-0521570039 | Edition: 1

The techniques of molecular biology offer a powerful means of investigating and controlling the genetic basis of mechanisms operating in living organisms. Genetic research on aquatic animals can reveal important information relating to growth, development, adaptation to the environment, and the transfer of novel genes. This volume presents some of the most exciting advances in this rapidly expanding area, and contains contributions on the evolution of adaptation to low temperature, adaptation to short-term fluctuations in temperature and salinity, gene expression during growth and development, myosin polymorphism and the generation of transgenic fish.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...the book is an excellent mixture of current methods and trends in molecular biology using aquatic organisms" Duane R. Schultz, Bulletin of Marine Science

"...this short collection of selcted topics provides a substantial review of this field of scientific endeavor....these presentations, covering important methods and specific aquatic animal models, will be most appreciated by individuals not directly associated with this active research area. Each of the contributors has provided a focused summary of the important data and questions that are of concern within each of these areas of gene expression." John P. Harrington, Estuaries

Book Description

Application of the techniques of molecular biology to aquatic organisms has now advanced to the stage where important questions about growth, development and adaptation can be addressed at the level of gene expression. This volume presents some of the most exciting advances in this rapidly expanding area, with contributions on the evolution of adaptation to low temperature, adaptation to short-term fluctuations in temperature and salinity, gene expression during growth and development, myosin polymorphism and the generation of transgenic fish.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 28, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521570034
• ISBN-13: 978-0521570039
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,421,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)