Review

"This worthwhile reference book reflects the rapid advances in the field of DNA and genome technology that have occurred in the past decade." (Choice , 1 April 2011)

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From the Back Cover

DNA technology has a vital role in diverse fields such as criminal investigation and gene therapy – dynamic areas involving many specialized terms and techniques. This unique dictionary offers current, detailed, accessible information to lecturers, researchers, students and technicians throughout the biomedical sciences.

More up-to-date than existing textbooks in many aspects of DNA technology – with over 1,000 references from mainstream journals
Clear explanations of terms, techniques, and tests, including commercial systems, with detailed coverage of many important procedures and methods
Explains not only well-established methodology but includes new technology and data from the latest research journals, going well beyond the remit of most science dictionaries
Essay-style entries on many major topics to assist newcomers to the field
Covers topics relevant to medicine (diagnosis and gene therapy); veterinary science; biotechnology; biochemistry; pharmaceutical science/drug development; molecular biology; microbiology; epidemiology; genomics; environmental science; plant science/agriculture; taxonomy; and forensic science
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