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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 660.65
EAN num: 9780120489206
ISBN number: 0120489201
Label: Academic Press
Manufacturer: Academic Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 348
Printing Date: April 28, 2000
Publishing house: Academic Press
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DNA Technology, Second Edition, is a survey of biotechnology written to enlighten readers about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with current DNA research. Ed Alcamo gives the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a brief history of genetics, a clear outline of techniques that are in use, and indications of breakthroughs in cloning and other DNA advances. Appropriate for a wide range of courses for non-biology majors, including a ÒDNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses.
* An introductory treatment of aspects of DNA technology written to enlighten the reader about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with DNA
* Emphasizes the practical implications and applications of the new genetic technologies; readers will come away saying, 'So that's what DNA technology is all about!'
* Helps students, business people, lawyers, and jurists gain more confidence in their ability to to understand and appreciate DNA technology and human genetics
* Persons with genetic diseases will gain a clearer understanding of their afflictions and understand the bases for possible cures
* Agriculturists will have insight into the genetic basis for gene-altered plants and animals
* The general public will better appreciate the nature and reasons for the Human Genome Project now in progress
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I am a graduate student in Taiwan. My advisor showed me the book and I bought the second edition. When I read it, I found it is good to my research in the field of biotechnology. Although I am still a novice in this area, this book is really helpful to me.
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Easy read, topics explained well. Would definitely recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about biotechnology.
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This is a great book for beginners - easy to understand, yet you can grasp some big pictures. Serious learners might want to look for more advanced level books, as I had to use other books whenever I needed to learn in depth.
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Are you looking for something usefull and can be understood clearly at the very first time?This is the most helpfull guide if you are not proffessio nally working on a research.For collegers and Eastern universities:Ferfect introduction to the field.Do not worry not to having enought experience on the field.This book will carry you to where ever you want to go.
Rated by buyers -
Are you looking for something usefull and can be understood clearly at the very first time?This is the most helpfull guide if you are not proffessio nally working on a research.For collegers and Eastern universities:Ferfect introduction to the field.Do not worry not to having enought experience on the field.This book will carry you to where ever you want to go.
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