The Thread of Life: The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering (Canto) ePub download
by Susan Aldridge
- Author: Susan Aldridge
- ISBN: 0521625092
- ISBN13: 978-0521625098
- ePub: 1856 kb | FB2: 1735 kb
- Language: English
- Category: Biological Sciences
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 28, 1998)
- Pages: 272
- Rating: 4.2/5
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In this fascinating book, Susan Aldridge . Aldridge also looks at the wider world of biotechnology and how genetic engineering can be applied to such problems as producing vegetarian cheese or cleaning up the environment.
She takes the reader, step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology, examining DNA and its function within living organisms as well as aspects of genetic engineering and its applications to humans.
It explains how genes work and how technology enables scientists to manipulate them, as well as discussing the ethical issues. This is compulsive reading for anyone interested in modern science. Hardcover: 272 pages. Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 29, 1996).
The Thread of Life book. She takes the reader, step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology, examining DNA and its function within living organisms as well as aspects of genetic engineering and its applications to humans.
this complementary pair of books, Susan Aldridge’s The Thread of Life and Philip Kitcher’s Lives to Come
Anyone looking for a dependable insight into the applications and implications of molecular genetics on what is really happening and what realistically might happen in future, can be directed with confidence towards this complementary pair of books, Susan Aldridge’s The Thread of Life and Philip Kitcher’s Lives to Come. DNA is a database introduces a description of gene expression and the genetic code.
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Engineering Genes 5. Genetic engineering 6. Creating new life forms 7. Genes: the human angle 8. New genes . Susan Aldridge has written a fine book. It can be confidently recommended both to students and scientists in other fields, and to general readers. New genes for old. Part III. Biotechnology 9. The wide world of biotechnology 10. Plant power 11. Environmental solutions 1. Susan Aldridge's volume is one of the best an extremely clear writer, and refreshingly free of the bombast that often marks books in this field her knowledge and skill make her an excellent guide. Jon Turney, The Times Higher Educational Supplement.
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Good Condition: A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal.
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