The Thread of Life : The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering (Canto)
Editorial Reviews
Review
'A well-paced, elegant and imaginative ride through the story of genes and genetic engineering.' Focus
'Susan Aldridge has written a fine book. It can be confidently recommended both to students and scientists in other fields, and to general readers ...'. Science Spectra
'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
Book Description
In this fascinating book, Susan Aldridge gives an accessible guide to the world of DNA and also explores the applications of genetic engineering in biotechnology. 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. 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.
The Thread of Life: The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering (Canto),Susan Aldridge,Cambridge University Press,0521625092,Biotechnology,DNA,General,Genetic engineering,Genetics,Life Sciences - Biology - Molecular Biology,Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Genetics (non-medical),Science / Molecular Biology
Book Contents:
Recommended Books