Genetic Engineering

The ability to purify specific segments of prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA has greatly accelerated progress in almost all fields of biology and is already beginning to find major medical and commercial applications. This concise text describes in an convenient, easy-to-use format how DNA cloning is used to isolate and manipulate DNA, presenting the basic principles and most commonly used methods in detail. Easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations further clarify the material, providing an ideal guide for undergraduates and graduates in molecular biology and biotechnology.