Understanding DNA and Gene Cloning: A Guide for the Curious

Preview: DNA, Gene Cloning, and Public Safety. Bacterial Growth: Microorganisms as Tools for Gene Cloning. Structure of DNA: Two Long, Interwound Chains. Gene Expression: Cellular Use of Genetic Information. Reproducing DNA: Information Transfer from One Generation to the Next. Plasmids and Phages: Submicroscopic Parasites as Cloning Tools. Gene Manipulation: Cutting and Rejoining DNA Molecules in the Laboratory. Cloning a Gene: Isolation of a Hemoglobin Gene. Cloned Genes as Research Tools: Gene Structure, Expression Vectors, Southern Hybridization, and Binding Proteins to DNA. New Perspectives: A Sampling of Recent Insights Into the Life Process. Retroviruses: AIDS and Cancer Genes. Additional Reading. Appendices. Glossary. Index.Karl Drlica is the author of 'Understanding DNA and Gene Cloning: A Guide for the Curious' with ISBN 9780471622253 and ISBN 0471622257.