Genetic Engineering

Designed to serve as a textbook for students of biotechnology, Genetic Engineering: Techniques and Applications conforms to thh syllabi of the major universities offering this subject. It should fill the need for a concise, up-to-date, and affordable book in this area.

Beginning with a comprehensive introduction on molecular genetics, the book discusses the various tools, including the latest bioinformatics techniques, used in genetic engineering. This is followed by a systematic coverage of gene cloning in gram negative, gram positive, yeast, plants and animals. The book ends with in-depth chapters on medical, veterinary, agricultural, and industrial applications of genetic engineering. The appendice in the book include sections on standard format for describing genotypes, the various types of genomes, list and genetic maps of selected vectors, and codon usage.