{"product_id":"the-thread-of-life-the-story-of-genes-and-genetic-engineering-hardback-9780521465427","title":"The Thread of Life; The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering (Hardback) 9780521465427","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Thread of Life\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDescribes, in a delightfully accessible way, the fascinating world of the molecular biology of the gene.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSusan Aldridge (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521465427, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 March 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages, 18 b\/w illus.  1 table\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.9 x 2.3 cm, 0.595 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… begins with a concise but clear and accurate account of what genes are and how they were discovered … The author writes clearly and concisely, avoiding jargon by using homely analogies and simple explanations, but without compromising scientific accuracy … Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand more about the genetic revolution.' James W. Goding, Medical Journal of Australia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSusan Aldridge gives an accessible guide to the world of DNA and also explores the applications of genetic engineering in biotechnology. She takes the reader, step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology. The first part of the book describes DNA and its function within living organisms. The second part explores genetic engineering and its applications to humans such as gene therapy, genetic screening and DNA fingerprinting. The third looks at the wider world of biotechnology and how genetic engineering can be applied to such problems as producing vegetarian cheese or cleaning up the environment. The final part explains how knowledge of the structure and functioning of genes sheds light on evolution and our place in the world. Although easy to read, this book faces up to the science involved and should be read by anyone who wants to know about DNA and genetic engineering.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Part I. What Is DNA?: 1. DNA is life's blueprint\u003cbr\u003e 2. DNA in action\u003cbr\u003e 3. A close up of the genome\u003cbr\u003e 4. Where did DNA come from?\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Engineering Genes: 5. Genetic engineering\u003cbr\u003e 6. Creating new life forms\u003cbr\u003e 7. Genes: the human angle\u003cbr\u003e 8. New genes for old\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Biotechnology: 9. The wide world of biotechnology\u003cbr\u003e 10. Plant power\u003cbr\u003e 11. Environmental solutions\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. The Final Frontier?: 12. Beyond DNA\u003cbr\u003e Further reading\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Genetic engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Genetic engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Genetic%20engineering%20%5BTCBG%5D%22\"\u003eTCBG\u003c\/a\u003e], Genetics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Genetics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Genetics%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSAK%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSAK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978381877528,"sku":"9780521465427","price":66.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521465427i_fe6a7d1f-ae20-4347-83b8-2460b375fd6a.jpg?v=1691382527","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-thread-of-life-the-story-of-genes-and-genetic-engineering-hardback-9780521465427","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}