Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology

by Paul Singleton

• ISBN13: 9781405156073
• ISBN10: 1405156074
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

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

Author Biography

For more than 30 years Paul Singleton has been an independent writer and editor in biomedical science. His works include DNA Methods in Clinical Microbiology; Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology; Bacteria in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine; and Antimicrobial Drug Action.

Table of Contents

Preface

Notes for the User

Ready Reference

Dictionary

Appendix: Alphabetical List of Genera

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