TY - BOOK AU - Drlica,Karl TI - Understanding DNA and gene cloning: a guide for the curious SN - 047113774X (pbk. : alk. paper) U1 - 574.87/3282 20 PY - 1997/// CY - New York PB - Wiley KW - Genetic engineering KW - Molecular cloning KW - Recombinant DNA N1 - 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 ER -