Understanding DNA and gene cloning : a guide for the curious / Karl Drlica.

New York : Wiley, [1997], ©1997.

xvi, 329 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

3rd ed.

Second ed. published in 1992

Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-300) and index

Preview -- Pt. 1. Basic molecular genetics -- Structure of DNA -- Reproducing DNA -- Gene expression -- Pt. 2. Manipulating DNA -- Microbial growth -- Plasmids and phages -- Cutting and joining DNA -- Using complementary base pairing -- Cloning a gene -- Using cloned genes -- Pt. 3. The new molecular genetics -- Beyond the central dogma -- Retroviruses -- Pt. 4. Human genetics -- Heredity -- Application of human genetics -- Additional reading -- Glossary -- Index.