A Dictionary Of Genetic Engineering

Revised And Expanded By More Than 300 New Terms, The Universities Press Dictionary Of Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering, New Edition Is An Essential Reference Tool On Modern Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering That Lucidly Articulates The Flood Of Advances And Discoveries In These Areas. In Addition To 100 Black-And-White Line Drawings, The Dictionary Includes Four Helpful Appendixes. The Universities Press Dictionary Of Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering, New Edition Will Benefit Students, Teachers, Physicians, Science And Technical Writers, Or Others Looking For A Concise Source Of Current Information On These Interdisciplinary Fields.

Genetic Engineering Is The Host Subject Today, Having Left Behind Even Computers. It Is Daily In News, With Progress In Cloning And Gene Transformation Getting Splashed All Over. Newspapers And Television Discuss The Ethics Of Cloning And Sharp Debates Take Place On The Benefits That Mankind May Expect From It. As The Name Implies, Genetic Engineering Is All About Manipulating Genetic Inheritance Of Cells. In The 90S Of The Last Century, It Became Possible To Transfer Genes From One Cell To Another By Use Of Enzymes. Dna Recombinant Techniques, As It Is Called, Has Made It Possible, E.G. To Introduce Insulin Producing Human Gene Into E. Coli Bacteria And Have It Produce Insulin Which Can Be Used By Diabetes Patients. The Dictionary Deals With All The Major Aspects Of This Marvelous Technology, Right From The Nitty Gritties Of Techniques And Jargon To Its Future Benefits And Ethical Implications. It Gives The Meaning Of Thousands Of Technical/Jargon Words Used In Genetics, Cytology, Pollution Study And Physiology/Medicine. It Is Hoped That Students Will Benefit Greatly From It And It Will Become A Standard Reference Dictionary For Them.

Over 500 terms defined; intended as technical terminology and slang or jargon also used in the field. Will interest workers and students in cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, chemical engineering, as well as those in commerce and politics with a concern for the new technology. Contains illustrations. Miscellaneous appendixes.

Dictionary covering the basic vocabulary of modern biotechnolo gy and genetic engineering.

This book "Dictionary of Science" in its two parts, Part l :Biology, and Part ll Genetic Engineering, had been composed to fulfil the need and interest of readers, students, and researchers in those fields. The content of both parts is concisely arranged in a schematic A-Z style for easy access with meanings either word to word or word to statement that explained in a clear modern layout the cumulative vocabulary cited in both fields. This volume is an invaluable aid to the student and expert writer, it is an ideal reference book for the home, school , college, and office.

An up-to-date list of terms currently in use in biotechnology, genetic engineering and allied fields. The terms in the glossary have been selected from books, dictionaries, journals and abstracts. Terms are included that are important for FAO's intergovernmental activities, especially in the areas of plant and animal genetic resources, food quality and plant protection.

An illustrated dictionary defining the most relevant and frequently used terms in the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

The most up-to-date and comprehensive collection of all terms of this essential field of modern life sciences! With more than 6000 technical terms, this dictionary reflects the importance of gene technology for present-day biology. Extensive explanations and illustrations accompany the terms, providing admirably clear access to the complexities of this vital discipline. Moreover, the book elucidates the jungle of synonyms, acronyms and swamps of jargon that have frustrated many a researcher. The multitude of cross-references enables non-specialists and experts alike to understand links to related sciences such as genetics, biotechnology, microbiology and biochemistry. Students, researchers, officials and journalists will soon find it difficult to imagine tackling gene technology without the assistance of this user-friendly dictionary.