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Written by two world-renowned researchers in molecular biology and illustrated with clarity and precision, this beautifully produced book serves as a text for students taking non-major courses in biology, genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. It is also ideal as a primer for self-study by the interested lay person. Four color insert.
Written by two world-renowned researchers in molecular biology and illustrated with clarity and precision, this beautifully produced book serves as a text for students taking non-major courses in biology, genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. It is also ideal as a primer for self-study by the interested lay person. Four color insert.
List of contents
1. Genes Revealed
2. Molecules Convey Information
3. Translating Genes into Traits
4. Learning to Deal with Genes
5. Cloning Genes
6. Genes Are More Interesting Than We Thought
7. The Anatomy of Genomes
8. Some Genes Move Around
9. Genes Drive and Record Evolution
10. Viruses and Cancer
11. Understanding Biological Systems
12. Manipulating Biological Systems
Epilogue
Index
About the author
Paul Berg, Maxine Singer
Summary
Written by two world-renowned researchers in molecular biology and illustrated with clarity and precision, this beautifully produced book serves as a text for students taking non-major courses in biology, genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. It is also ideal as a primer for self-study by the interested lay person. Four color insert.
