Understanding DNA and gene cloning : a guide for the curious /
Karl Drlica.
- 3rd ed.
- New York : Wiley, c1997.
- xvi, 329 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Second ed. published in 1992.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-300) and index.
CONTENTS: Preview -- Basic molecular genetics -- Structure of DNA -- Reproducing DNA -- Gene expression --Manipulating DNA -- Microbial growth -- Plasmids and phages -- Cutting and joining DNA -- Using complementary base pairing -- Cloning a gene -- Using cloned genes -- The new molecular genetics -- Beyond the central dogma -- Retroviruses -- Human genetics -- Heredity -- Application of human genetics -- Additional reading -- Glossary -- Index.