Principles Of Gene Manipulation And Genomics

Author : Sandy B. Primrose,Richard Twyman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118653883

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Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics by Sandy B. Primrose,Richard Twyman Pdf

The increasing integration between gene manipulation and genomics is embraced in this new book, Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, which brings together for the first time the subjects covered by the best-selling books Principles of Gene Manipulation and Principles of Genome Analysis & Genomics. Comprehensively revised, updated and rewritten to encompass within one volume, basic and advanced gene manipulation techniques, genome analysis, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics Includes two new chapters on the applications of genomics An accompanying website - www.blackwellpublishing.com/primrose - provides instructional materials for both student and lecturer use, including multiple choice questions, related websites, and all the artwork in a downloadable format. An essential reference for upper level undergraduate and graduate students of genetics, genomics, molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology.

Author : R. W. Old,S. B. Primrose
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520046269

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Principles of Gene Manipulation by R. W. Old,S. B. Primrose Pdf

Author : Richard Twyman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:746471751

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Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics by Richard Twyman Pdf

Author : Sandy B. Primrose,Richard Twyman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444311280

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Principles of Genome Analysis and Genomics by Sandy B. Primrose,Richard Twyman Pdf

With the first draft of the human genome project in the publicdomain and full analyses of model genomes now available, thesubject matter of 'Principles of Genome Analysis and Genomics' iseven 'hotter' now than when the first two editions were publishedin 1995 and 1998. In the new edition of this very practical guideto the different techniques and theory behind genomes and genomeanalysis, Sandy Primrose and new author Richard Twyman provide afresh look at this topic. In the light of recent excitingadvancements in the field, the authors have completely revised andrewritten many parts of the new edition with the addition of fivenew chapters. Aimed at upper level students, it is essential thatin this extremely fast moving topic area the text is up to date andrelevant. Completely revised new edition of an establishedtextbook. Features new chapters and examples from exciting new researchin genomics, including the human genome project. Excellent new co-author in Richard Twyman, also co-author ofthe new edition of hugely popular Principles of GeneManipulation. Accompanying web-page to help students deal with this difficulttopic at www.blackwellpublishing.com/primrose

Author : Desmond S. T. Nicholl
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-02-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521004713

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An Introduction to Genetic Engineering by Desmond S. T. Nicholl Pdf

The author presents a basic introduction to the world of genetic engineering. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166157

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Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health Pdf

Assists policymakers in evaluating the appropriate scientific methods for detecting unintended changes in food and assessing the potential for adverse health effects from genetically modified products. In this book, the committee recommended that greater scrutiny should be given to foods containing new compounds or unusual amounts of naturally occurring substances, regardless of the method used to create them. The book offers a framework to guide federal agencies in selecting the route of safety assessment. It identifies and recommends several pre- and post-market approaches to guide the assessment of unintended compositional changes that could result from genetically modified foods and research avenues to fill the knowledge gaps.

Author : Sandy B. Primrose,Richard Twyman
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 140515666X

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Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics by Sandy B. Primrose,Richard Twyman Pdf

Now in its eighth edition, Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics embraces the burgeoning revolution in recombinant DNA technology and its applications. Providing integrated coverage of the techniques used for gene manipulation, genomics, and its related disciplines, the text features full-color illustrations throughout. Chapter summaries and thought-provoking end-of-chapter questions plus a dedicated website provides further instruction and resources for both the student and instructor as well as regular updates on important topics elucidate learning for undergraduate and graduate courses in genetics, genomics, genome analysis, and gene cloning understanding.

Author : Isil Aksan Kurnaz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781482260908

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Techniques in Genetic Engineering by Isil Aksan Kurnaz Pdf

Although designed for undergraduates with an interest in molecular biology, biotechnology, and bioengineering, this book—Techniques in Genetic Engineering—IS NOT: a laboratory manual; nor is it a textbook on molecular biology or biochemistry. There is some basic information in the appendices about core concepts such as DNA, RNA, protein, genes, and genomes; however, in general it is assumed that the reader has a background on these key issues. Techniques in Genetic Engineering briefly introduces some common genetic engineering techniques and focuses on how to approach different real-life problems using a combination of these key issues. Although not an exhaustive review of these techniques, basic information includes core concepts such as DNA, RNA, protein, genes, and genomes. It is assumed that the reader has background on these key issues. The book provides sufficient background and future perspectives for the readers to develop their own experimental strategies and innovations. This easy-to-follow book presents not only the theoretical background of molecular techniques, but also provides case study examples, with some sample solutions. The book covers basic molecular cloning procedures; genetic modification of cells, including stem cells; as well as multicellular organisms, using problem-based case study examples.

Author : Christopher Howe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139463584

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Gene Cloning and Manipulation by Christopher Howe Pdf

Updated to reflect advances in the field, this introduction provides a broad, but concise, coverage of recombinant DNA techniques. Written for advanced undergraduates, graduates and scientists who want to use this technology, emphasis is placed on the concepts underlying particular types of cloning vectors to aid understanding and to enable readers to devise suitable strategies for novel experimental situations. An introduction to the basic biochemical principles is presented first. Then PCR and cloning using E. coli hosts and plasmid, phage and hybrid vectors are described, followed by the generation and screening of libraries and how to modify, inactivate or express cloned sequences. Finally genetic manipulation in a range of other organisms is discussed, including other bacteria, fungi, algae and plants, insects and mammals. A series of 'real-life' biological problems are also presented to enable readers to assess their understanding of the material and to prepare for exams.

Author : Christian R. Landry,Nadia Aubin-Horth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400773479

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Ecological Genomics by Christian R. Landry,Nadia Aubin-Horth Pdf

Researchers in the field of ecological genomics aim to determine how a genome or a population of genomes interacts with its environment across ecological and evolutionary timescales. Ecological genomics is trans-disciplinary by nature. Ecologists have turned to genomics to be able to elucidate the mechanistic bases of the biodiversity their research tries to understand. Genomicists have turned to ecology in order to better explain the functional cellular and molecular variation they observed in their model organisms. We provide an advanced-level book that covers this recent research and proposes future development for this field. A synthesis of the field of ecological genomics emerges from this volume. Ecological Genomics covers a wide array of organisms (microbes, plants and animals) in order to be able to identify central concepts that motivate and derive from recent investigations in different branches of the tree of life. Ecological Genomics covers 3 fields of research that have most benefited from the recent technological and conceptual developments in the field of ecological genomics: the study of life-history evolution and its impact of genome architectures; the study of the genomic bases of phenotypic plasticity and the study of the genomic bases of adaptation and speciation.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309676731

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Next Steps for Functional Genomics by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences Pdf

One of the holy grails in biology is the ability to predict functional characteristics from an organism's genetic sequence. Despite decades of research since the first sequencing of an organism in 1995, scientists still do not understand exactly how the information in genes is converted into an organism's phenotype, its physical characteristics. Functional genomics attempts to make use of the vast wealth of data from "-omics" screens and projects to describe gene and protein functions and interactions. A February 2020 workshop was held to determine research needs to advance the field of functional genomics over the next 10-20 years. Speakers and participants discussed goals, strategies, and technical needs to allow functional genomics to contribute to the advancement of basic knowledge and its applications that would benefit society. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Author : Bruce Alberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cytology
ISBN : 0815332181

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Molecular Biology of The Cell by Bruce Alberts Pdf

Author : Andrea Boggio,Cesare P. R. Romano,Jessica Almqvist
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108499873

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Human Germline Modification and the Right to Science by Andrea Boggio,Cesare P. R. Romano,Jessica Almqvist Pdf

A survey of the regulation of human germline genome modification in eighteen countries and the emerging international standards.

Author : Richard Twyman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135322786

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Gene Transfer to Animal Cells by Richard Twyman Pdf

Gene transfer to animal cells was first achieved more than thirty years ago. Since then, transformation technology has developed rapidly, resulting in a multitude of techniques for cell transformation and the creation of transgenic animals. As with any expanding technology, it becomes difficult to keep track of all the developments and to find a concise and comprehensive source of information that explains all the underlying principles. Gene Transfer to Animals Cells addresses this problem by describing the principles behind gene transfer technologies, how gene expression is controlled in animal cells and how advanced strategies can be used to add, exchange or delete sequences from animal genomes in a conditional manner. A final chapter provides an overview of all the applications of animal cell transformation in farming, medicine and research.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Review of the Department of Energy's Genomics: GTL Program
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309180719

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Review of the Department of Energy's Genomics: GTL Program by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Review of the Department of Energy's Genomics: GTL Program Pdf

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) promotes scientific and technological innovation to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. Recognizing the potential of microorganisms to offer new energy alternatives and remediate environmental contamination, DOE initiated the Genomes to Life program, now called Genomics: GTL, in 2000. The program aims to develop a predictive understanding of microbial systems that can be used to engineer systems for bioenergy production and environmental remediation, and to understand carbon cycling and sequestration. This report provides an evaluation of the program and its infrastructure plan. Overall, the report finds that GTL's research has resulted in and promises to deliver many more scientific advancements that contribute to the achievement of DOE's goals. However, the DOE's current plan for building four independent facilities for protein production, molecular imaging, proteome analysis, and systems biology sequentially may not be the most cost-effective, efficient, and scientifically optimal way to provide this infrastructure. As an alternative, the report suggests constructing up to four institute-like facilities, each of which integrates the capabilities of all four of the originally planned facility types and focuses on one or two of DOE's mission goals. The alternative infrastructure plan could have an especially high ratio of scientific benefit to cost because the need for technology will be directly tied to the biology goals of the program.