An Introduction to Genetic Engineering
by Desmond S. T. Nicholl · Desmond S. T. Nicholl
An undergraduate textbook covering the core techniques of genetic engineering, including gene cloning, vectors, PCR, DNA sequencing, and applications in medicine and agriculture. Part of the Cambridge Studies in Biology series, aimed at students new to molecular biology.
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nature.com
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