Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology

Product Description

A one-of-a-kind dictionary giving clear, concise explanations of terms, techniques and tests used in DNA technology today.


* Explores not only well-established methodologies but includes new technology and data from the latest research journals, going beyond the remit of many science dictionaries
* Explains commercial products - principles, applications and examples of use - often with references
* Features essay-style entries on various major topics, providing a useful working knowledge for newcomers to the field
* Includes extensive cross-referencing links between different aspects of a topic, and between related topics
* Covers topics relevant to medicine (diagnosis and gene therapy); veterinary science; biotechnology; biochemistry; pharmaceutical science/drug development; molecular biology; microbiology; epidemiology; genomics; environmental science; plant science/agriculture; taxonomy; and forensic science


From the Back Cover

DNA technology has a vital role in diverse fields such as criminal investigation and gene therapy – dynamic areas involving many specialized terms and techniques. This unique dictionary offers current, detailed, accessible information to lecturers, researchers, students and technicians throughout the biomedical sciences.


* More up-to-date than existing textbooks in many aspects of DNA technology – with over 1,000 references from mainstream journals
* Clear explanations of terms, techniques, and tests, including commercial systems, with detailed coverage of many important procedures and methods
* Explains not only well-established methodology but includes new technology and data from the latest research journals, going well beyond the remit of most science dictionaries
* Essay-style entries on many major topics to assist newcomers to the field
* Covers topics relevant to medicine (diagnosis and gene therapy); veterinary science; biotechnology; biochemistry; pharmaceutical science/drug development; molecular biology; microbiology; epidemiology; genomics; environmental science; plant science/agriculture; taxonomy; and forensic science

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Product Details

* Hardcover: 312 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 10, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1405156074
* ISBN-13: 978-1405156073

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