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Title: The Thread of Life the Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering
Description: Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2000. Reprint. Paperback. ISBN: 0521625092. Canto Series; B&W Illustrations; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; xi, 258 pages; Soft cover has green spine with white lettering. Illustrated with some b/w drawings and diagrams. Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. What Is DNA? : 1. DNA is life's blueprint; 2. DNA in action; 3. A close up of the genome; 4. Where did DNA come from?; Part II. Engineering Genes: 5. Genetic engineering; 6. Creating new life forms; 7. Genes: the human angle; 8. New genes for old; Part III. Biotechnology: 9. The wide world of biotechnology; 10. Plant power; 11. Environmental solutions; Part IV. The Final Frontier? : 12. Beyond DNA; Further reading; Index.. New .

Keywords: 0521625092 Reference; Science; Genetics; Genetic Engineering; History of Science; Biotechnology; Life Sciences; Biology; Medicine; Medicine/Health/Health Care Education Reference Science: : Math, Physics, Etc.

Price: US$ 17.50 Seller: Pegasus Books
- Book number: 8446