Includes bibliographical references (pages [373]-374) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Basic molecular biology -- How to clone a gene -- Cutting and joining DNA -- Vectors -- Genomic and cDNA libraries -- Finding the right clone -- Polymerase chain reaction -- Characterization of a cloned gene -- Analysis of gene expression -- Products from native and manipulated cloned genes -- Genomic analysis -- Analysis of genetic variation -- Post-genomic analysis -- Modifying organisms; transgenics.