Animal Transgenesis and Cloning Paperback – April 2, 2003 Author: Visit Amazon's Louis-Marie Houdebine Page | Language: English | ISBN:
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Animal Transgenesis and Cloning is a concise, balanced introduction to this dynamic subject, covering key issues and current techniques currently used in animal transgenesis and cloning. Whilst providing the reader with the essentials of the subject, from the molecular basis of gene structure and function to therapeutic gene cloning in humans, social and ethical implications of this important area of research are also considered.
Written in a clear, accessible style, the book starts with an introduction to key molecular biology techniques and in particular, considers those used specifically for cloning animals and generating transgenic animals. Later chapters examine the diverse theoretical, technical and ethical issues raised by cloning and transgenesis in both animals and humans.
* Discusses biological, technical and ethical issues related to cloning and transgenesis.
* Provides an up-to-date account of the latest research methods and applications.
* Invaluable for undergraduate and postgraduate students in molecular genetics.
* A useful reference for researchers and professionals.
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- Paperback: 234 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 2, 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470848286
- ISBN-13: 978-0470848289
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
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- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #924,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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INTRODUCTION.
CHAPTER 1 FROM THE GENE TO THE TRANSGENIC ANIMAL.
Genome composition.
Gene structure.
The number of genes in genomes.
The major techniques of genetic engineering.
The systematic description of genomes.
Classical genetic selection.
Experimental mutation in genomes.
CHAPTER 2 TECHNIQUES FOR CLONING AND TRANSGENESIS.
Cloning.
Gene therapy.
Techniques of animal transgenesis.
CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS OF CLONING AND TRANSGENESIS.
Applications of animal cloning.
Applications of animal transgenesis.
CHAPTER 4 LIMITS AND RISKS OF CLONING, GENE THERAPY AND TRANSGENESIS.
Limits and risks of cloning.
Limits and risks of gene therapy.
Limits and risks of transgenesis.
CONCLUSION AND PERSPECTIVES.
REFERENCES.
INDEX.
The subject of animal transgenesis is both interesting and controversial, and its ramifications for all life on Earth are awesome. Once a highly specialized area in biology, and employing very unreliable experimental techniques, it has grown into a field that employs hundreds of individuals in science and industry, and along with using more reliable laboratory procedures, it makes use of highly sophisticated mathematical algorithms and results.
The author gives a fine overview of the subject, and with some prior exposure to molecular biology, the book can be read by anyone needing a background in it or anyone merely curious about the current status and capabilities of the field. The book addresses both the science and technology of transgenic animals, and the profound ethical considerations involved with its widespread use in the natural world. The creation of transgenic animals has not been as controversial as that of plants, but the advent of xenotransplantation and the possibility of transgenic animals being released in great numbers in wild populations will no doubt raise the level of debate and truculence. One can only hope that the harsh and bitter vitriole that characterizes both sides of the debate on genetic engineering will evolve into dialog of a more calm and rational nature. If the techniques of genetic engineering are proven unsafe or not viable, then they should not be used. If they are safe, they should be employed immediately in plants and animals, including humans.
The author endeavors in all places in the book to be up-to-date, quoting the latest papers and preprints on the subject.
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