DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill
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Table of contents
- Contentsvii
- Chapter 1. The Roots of DNA Research1
- Introduction2
- Inheritance Factors2
- Chromosomes and Factors7
- Genes and DNA9
- Relating DNA to Heredity12
- Summary18
- Chapter 2. The Double Helix21
- Introduction22
- The Structure of DNA22
- DNA Replication32
- Summary38
- Chapter 3. DNA In Action41
- Introduction42
- Foundation Studies42
- Protein Synthesis52
- Summary66
- Chapter 4. Foundations of DNA Technology69
- Introduction70
- The Tools of Genetic Engineering70
- Recombinant DNA Experiments85
- Summary92
- Chapter 5. Methods of DNA Technology95
- Introduction96
- The Biochemistry of Gene96
- Gene Libraries111
- Summary118
- Chapter 6. Pharmaceutical Products of DNA Technology121
- Introduction122
- Human Protein Replacements123
- Human Therapies130
- Vaccines140
- Summary150
- Chapter 7. DNA Analysis and Diagnosis153
- Introduction154
- Methods of DNA Analysis154
- Diagnosing Infectious Disease163
- Identifying Genetic Disease167
- Environmental Monitoring183
- Summary184
- Chapter 8. Gene Therapy187
- Introduction188
- Vectors in Gene Therapy189
- Advances in Gene Therapy192
- Safety Assurance202
- Summary204
- Chapter 9. Medical Forensics and DNA Sleuthing207
- Introduction208
- DNA Matching Techniques209
- DNA Windows to the Past220
- Summary235
- Chapter 10. The Agricultural Revolution239
- Introduction240
- DNA Insertion Methods241
- The Nitrogen Connection245
- Enhancing Resistance in Plants247
- Bioengineered Foods256
- PharmŽ Animals261
- Summary263
- Chapter 11. Transgenic Animals265
- Introduction266
- Placing DNA in Mammalian Cells267
- Custom-Made Animals269
- Animal Bioreactors275
- Building a Better Animal284
- Summary289
- Chapter 12. The Human Genome Project291
- Introduction292
- Deciphering the Human Genome292
- Mapping the Human Genome302
- Summary325
- Credits335
- Index339
DNA Technology, Second Edition, is a survey of biotechnology written to enlighten readers about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with current DNA research. Ed Alcamo gives the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a brief history of genetics, a clear outline of techniques that are in use, and indications of breakthroughs in cloning and other DNA advances. Appropriate for a wide range of courses for non-biology majors, including a ÒDNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses.
After reading this book, individuals will feel more confident in their ability to understand contemporary newspaper and magazines articles referring to DNA technology and human genetics. Business people will make more confident decisions in their dealings with biotechnology issues. Lawyers and jurists will have a better appreciation of DNA fingerprinting. Persons
with genetic disease will have a clearer understanding of their afflictions and understand the bases for possible cures. Agriculturists will have insight to the genetic basis for gene-altered plants and animals. And the general public will better appreciate the nature and reasons for the Human Genome Project now in progress.
After reading this book, individuals will feel more confident in their ability to understand contemporary newspaper and magazines articles referring to DNA technology and human genetics. Business people will make more confident decisions in their dealings with biotechnology issues. Lawyers and jurists will have a better appreciation of DNA fingerprinting. Persons
with genetic disease will have a clearer understanding of their afflictions and understand the bases for possible cures. Agriculturists will have insight to the genetic basis for gene-altered plants and animals. And the general public will better appreciate the nature and reasons for the Human Genome Project now in progress.