Principles of Gene Manipulation (Studies In Microbiology) [Paperback]

Bob Old (Editor), SB Primrose (Editor)

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Publication Date: September 27, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0632037121 | ISBN-13: 978-0632037124 | Edition: 5

As in past editions, the basic philosophy of this extremely popular text is to present the principles and techniques of gene manipulation in sufficient detail to enable the non-specialist to understand them. However, in the three years since the previous edition, molecular biology has seen a dramatic increase in available techniques and applications. Every chapter in this new edition has been extensively revised or rewritten to take these developments into account - including a vastly expanded section on the polymerase chain reaction and its manifold applications, a new chapter examining the impact of recombinant DNA techniques on our understanding of human genetics, and extended coverage of gene transfer techniques.

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As in past editions, the basic philosophy of this extremely popular text remains to present the principles and techniques of gene manipulation in sufficient detail to enable the non-specialist reader to understand them. However, in the three years since the previous edition, molecular biology has seen a dramatic increase in available techniques and applications. Every chapter in this new edition has been extensively revised or rewritten to take these developments into account - including a vastly expanded section on the

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (September 27, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632037121
• ISBN-13: 978-0632037124
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,604,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars great text book to study cloning and genetic engineering, March 23, 2001

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tapasdip gajjar (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Gene Manipulation (Studies In Microbiology) (Paperback)

i am doing Ph.D. in molecular biology and this book is very useful in the cloning and genetic engineering portion. i read this book from the library. it is the bible of genetic engineering and great text book for the subject.it gives a comprehensive study with minute details and recent advances. overall worth purchasing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, December 10, 2008

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This review is from: Principles of Gene Manipulation (Studies In Microbiology) (Paperback)

This certainly isn't up to date, but for someone looking to explore and understand the basics of molecular biology and understand a bit of the history, this is a great book. It is very understandable, yet it goes into much more depth than newer books of similar topics. For a good foundation in molecular biology, this is a good place to start.