Ebook: From genes to genomes. Concepts and applications of DNA technology

Rapid advances in a collection of techniques referred to as gene technology, genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology and gene cloning have pushed molecular biology to the forefront of the biological sciences. How to clone a gene -- Genomic and cDNA libraries -- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) -- Sequencing 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