Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology

Paperback  316 pp  ISBN 9781405156080      £27.50

• Explores not only well-established methodologies but includes new technology and data from the latest research journals, going beyond the remit of many science dictionaries
• Explains commercial products - principles, applications and examples of use - often with references
• Features essay-style entries on various major topics, providing a useful working knowledge for newcomers to the field
• Includes extensive cross-referencing links between different aspects of a topic, and between related topics
• Covers topics relevant to medicine (diagnosis and gene therapy); veterinary science; biotechnology; biochemistry; pharmaceutical science/drug development; molecular biology; microbiology; epidemiology; genomics; environmental science; plant science/agriculture; taxonomy; and forensic science

Contents

• Preface
• Notes for the User
• Ready Reference
• Dictionary
• Appendix: Alphabetical List of Genera