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" DNA technology : "
I. Edward Alcamo.
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BL
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998403
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b752773
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| Main Entry
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Alcamo, I. Edward.
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| Title & Author
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DNA technology : : the awesome skill /\ I. Edward Alcamo.
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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San Diego :: Academic Press,, 2001.
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1 online resource (xii, 348 pages) :: illustrations
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0080530486
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: 0120489201
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: 9780080530482
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: 9780120489206
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Includes index.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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The roots of DNA research -- The double helix -- DNA in action -- Foundations of DNA technology -- Methods of DNA technology -- Pharmaceutical products of DNA technology -- DNA analysis and diagnosis -- Gene therapy -- Medical forensics and DNA sleuthing -- The agricultural revolution -- Transgenic animals -- The Human Genome Project.
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| Abstract
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DNA Technology, Second Edition, is a survey of biotechnology written to enlighten readers about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with current DNA research. Ed Alcamo gives the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a brief history of genetics, a clear outline of techniques that are in use, and indications of breakthroughs in cloning and other DNA advances. Appropriate for a wide range of courses for non-biology majors, including a DNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses. * An introductory treatment of aspects of DNA technology written to enlighten the reader about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with DNA * Emphasizes the practical implications and applications of the new genetic technologies; readers will come away saying, "So that's what DNA technology is all about!" * Helps students, business people, lawyers, and jurists gain more confidence in their ability to to understand and appreciate DNA technology and human genetics * Persons with genetic diseases will gain a clearer understanding of their afflictions and understand the bases for possible cures * Agriculturists will have insight into the genetic basis for gene-altered plants and animals * The general public will better appreciate the nature and reasons for the Human Genome Project now in progress.
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DNA.
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Genetic engineering.
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DNA.
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Genetic Techniques.
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Genetics.
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DNA.
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Genetic engineering.
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SCIENCE-- Biotechnology.
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Genanalyse.
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Gentherapie.
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| Dewey Classification
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660.6/5
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| LC Classification
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QH442.A42 2001eb
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QH 430
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58.30bcl
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