Drlica, Karl.

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.

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Genetic engineering.
Molecular cloning.
Recombinant DNA.

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