Release Date: 14 April, 2000
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This text explores the scientific revolution fostered by DNA research and surveys the procedures and benefits of DNA technology, for readers with a limited scientific background. Laboratory techniques are de- emphasized in favor of discussions with practical significance. Early chapters overview the history of the field from Gregor Mendel to James Watson and Francis Crick and their work on the structure and replication of DNA. Later chapters summarize developments in theory leading to DNA technology, and survey contemporary DNA technology and its uses in areas such as pharmaceuticals and genetic therapy. This edition takes into account changes in the field since 1996. Alcamo is affiliated with the State University of New York at Farmingdale.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
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 ÒDNA 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
From the Back Cover
Why "The Awesome Skill"? Because, as a major news magazine once editorialized,
"DNA technology is the most awesome skill acquired since the splitting of the atom."
In this timely and thorough revision, I. Edward Alcamo surveys the remarkable history, state-of-the-art procedures, and astonishing benefits that DNA technology blready provides to humanity. DNA Technology, Second Edition brings relevant background and up-to-date understanding of DNA together in one accessible source-an important foundation appropriate for a wide variety of readerships.
About the Author
The author recently retired as Distinguished Teaching Professor of Biology at the State University of New York-Farmingdale. He taught at the college level for 33 years, and has been recognized for Excellence in Teaching by the National Association of Biology Teachers and the State University of New York. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and the author of several textbooks, including Fundamentals of Microbiology (now in its 6th edition), AIDS: The BiologicalBasis, Anatomy and Physiology The Easy Way, and the Microbiology, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Books. Rating
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