Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology

Description

DNA technology has a vital role in diverse fields such as criminal investigation and gene therapy – dynamic areas involving many specialised terms and techniques. This unique dictionary offers current, detailed, accessible information to lecturers, researchers, students and technicians throughout the biomedical and related sciences. The new edition represents a major update with 50% more entries on the very latest developments. Clear explanations of terms, techniques, and tests, including commercial systems, with detailed coverage of many important procedures and methods. Includes well-established methodology plus 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.   Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology......Page 6 Contents......Page 10 Preface......Page 12 Notes for the user......Page 14 Ready reference......Page 18 A......Page 20 B......Page 48 C......Page 66 D......Page 98 E......Page 122 F......Page 138 G......Page 150 H......Page 176 I......Page 186 J......Page 202 K......Page 204 L......Page 208 M......Page 222 N......Page 244 O......Page 256 P......Page 262 Q......Page 306 R......Page 310 S......Page 340 T......Page 378 U......Page 402 V......Page 406 W......Page 412 X......Page 414 Y......Page 416 Z......Page 420 Appendix: alphabetical list of genera......Page 424