Genetics (non-medical)

Whole genome amplification generates microgram quantities of genomic DNA starting from a sample of as little as a few femtograms and so is a vital technique when sample material is limited, as well as for high-throughput assays.

Proteomics: Methods Express identifies the most powerful new technologies and presents them in a way that allows their robust implementation.

PCR is the most widely used technique in molecular biology.

Protein expression is an increasingly important tool for research on gene function.

DNA Microarrays: Methods Express covers the very latest in DNA microarray technology, with a clear focus on how these techniques can be used in the lab to gain the very best results.

Internationally acclaimed science writer Lone Frank swabs up her DNA to provide the first truly intimate account of the new science of consumer-led genomics.

This book focuses on the current status of our understanding of RNA, a key biological molecule.

In recent years knowledge of our genetic code has changed our understanding of life on Earth.

Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human?

As developments in human genetics proceed apace,the regulation of genetic research and its applications is set to represent one of the major legal challenges of the next century.

Are there any commonalities between Transhumanism and the WHO framework for global governance of human genome editing?

Are there any commonalities between Transhumanism and the WHO framework for global governance of human genome editing?

Artificial cells, cell engineering and therapy are emerging technologies which will make a significant impact on the future of medicine and healthcare.

With the expansion of human settlements and the environmental changes brought on by human activity and pollutants toxicology and risk assessment of mammal species is becoming increasingly of interest to toxicologists involved in environmental research.

With the expansion of human settlements and the environmental changes brought on by human activity and pollutants toxicology and risk assessment of mammal species is becoming increasingly of interest to toxicologists involved in environmental research.

The structure, function and reactions of nucleic acids are central to molecular biology and medicine and are crucial for understanding of the ever-expanding range of complex biological processes involved which are central to life.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

To thrive, every living cell must continuously gauge and respond to changes in its environment.

To thrive, every living cell must continuously gauge and respond to changes in its environment.

The discovery of DNA as the genetic material brought great hope to scientists all over the world.

Rapid changes and significant progress have been made in the Agrobacterium field, such as genetically transforming plants for both basic research purposes and agricultural development.

Rabbits have many uses - as well as being cherished pets, they are bred for their meat and fur, and as laboratory animals.

Bridging the gap between genome and phenotype, the transcriptome is a molecular-level snapshot of the act of living.

Bridging the gap between genome and phenotype, the transcriptome is a molecular-level snapshot of the act of living.

* Provides specific examples of germplasm research related to climate change threats* Edited by internationally renowned experts in the field* The final chapter of the book draws a synthesis of the many issues raised within the book

Since the time of domestication more than 10,000 years ago, cattle have played an increasingly crucial role in the development of human civilizations.

Genome sequencing has become a basic tool of plant and animal breeding.

Genome sequencing has become a basic tool of plant and animal breeding.

Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002, the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and breeding has changed markedly.

Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002, the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and breeding has changed markedly.

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding.

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding.

Genes have a huge impact on who we are, from defining us as humans, to governing how we behave.

The chemical study of insects has been growing for four decades, and with it an interest in how insects make their pheromones, hormones, defensive secretions, venoms, pigments and surface coverings.

From pathology to treatment, MicroRNAs in Diseases and Disorders highlights the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the development and progression of a variety of diseases, including cancer, neurological disease, endocrine disease and autoimmune disease, and underscores the utilization of miRNA targets in the treatment of these conditions.

From pathology to treatment, MicroRNAs in Diseases and Disorders highlights the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the development and progression of a variety of diseases, including cancer, neurological disease, endocrine disease and autoimmune disease, and underscores the utilization of miRNA targets in the treatment of these conditions.

Optogenetic tools have allowed significant advances in the understanding of biological problems, particularly in the neurosciences field.

There have been remarkable advances towards discovering agents that exhibit selectivity and sequence-specificity for DNA, as well as understanding the interactions that underlie its propensity to bind molecules.

Optogenetic tools have allowed significant advances in the understanding of biological problems, particularly in the neurosciences field.

There have been remarkable advances towards discovering agents that exhibit selectivity and sequence-specificity for DNA, as well as understanding the interactions that underlie its propensity to bind molecules.

The potential impact of anthropogenic pollutants such as agrochemicals on the environment is of global concern.

The potential impact of anthropogenic pollutants such as agrochemicals on the environment is of global concern.

The potential impact of anthropogenic pollutants such as agrochemicals on the environment is of global concern.

Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops discusses how heterosis or "e;hybrid vigor"e; has played a major role in improving crop productivity and quality in order to feed the ever-increasing human population, particularly in developing countries.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of plant omics and big data in the fields of plant and crop biology.

For thousands of years, humans have found themselves vulnerable to plagues of desert locusts.

For thousands of years, humans have found themselves vulnerable to plagues of desert locusts.