Gene Cloning

This volume provides an overview of gene cloning techniques and how they can be used in pure and applied research. Writing for undergraduates and graduate students in biological and biomedical science courses, Lodge et al. (biosciences, U. of Birmingham, UK) cover key concepts and methods and advanced applications, illustrated using examples from the laboratories of universities and companies from around the world. First discussing how genomes are organized in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, the authors then move to descriptions of enzymes and reactions used in simple gene manipulations, how they are cloned and identified, genomics, sequencing, recombinant DNA methods, research uses, and forensic and medical applications. Knowledge of fundamental concepts in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry is assumed. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Dr. Julia Lodge is Assistant Professor (Lecturer) at the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK and teaches gene cloning, genetic engineering, genomics. Her main research interest is bacterial infectious diseases.

Dr. Pete Lund is Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) at the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK and teaches cellular and molecular biology, genetics, protein structure and function. His research focuses on molecular chaperones and stress responses.

Dr. Steve Minchin is Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) at the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK and teaches genetics, gene expression, genomics. His main area of research is the regulation of gene expression.