| Publication |
Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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| Description |
48pYellow Spine
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| Series |
Cells and Life
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| Summary/Abstract |
Explains why genetic engineers aim to alter genes, transfer genes from one organism to another and how they do this. It looks at how genetic engineering has led to the development of designer plants and the creation of transgenic animals to aid the study of human diseases. Also looks at gene therapy and the controversial areas of stem cell research and cloning.
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| Contents |
Nature's way
Reading the manual
Bacterial benefits
Inserting new genes
Going multicellular
A genetic map
Some major events in genetics
Glossary
Further reading and websites
Index
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| Standard Number |
0431147108 Pb.
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