Gene Cloning And DNA Analysis: An Introduction

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Known world-wide as the standard introductory text to this important & exciting area the seventh edition of Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis addresses new & growing areas of research whilst retaining the philosophy of the previous editions Assuming the reader has little prior knowledge of the subject its importance the principles of the techniques used & their applications are all carefully laid out with over 250 clearly presented four-colour illustrations In addition to a number of informative changes to the text throughout the book the chapters on DNA sequencing & genome studies have been rewritten to reflect the continuing rapid developments in this area of DNA analysis In depth description of the next generation sequencing methods & descriptions of their applications in studying genomes & transcriptomes New material on the use of Chi P-seq to locate protein-binding sites Extended coverage of the strategies used to assemble genome sequences Description of how the Neanderthal genome has been sequenced & what that sequence tells us about interbreeding between Neanderthals & Homo sapiens Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis remains an essential introductory text to a wide range of biological sciences students; including genetics & genomics molecular biology biochemistry immunology & applied biology It is also a perfect introductory text for any professional needing to learn the basics of the subject All libraries in universities where medical life & biological sciences are studied & taught should have copies available on their shelves