The fourth edition of this popular textbook retains its focus on the fundamental principles of
gene manipulation providing an accessible and broad-based introduction to the subject for
beginning undergraduate students. It has been brought thoroughly up to date with new chapters
on the story of DNA and genome editing and new sections on bioethics significant developments
in sequencing technology and structural functional and comparative genomics and proteomics
and the impact of transgenic plants. In addition to chapter summaries learning objectives
concept maps glossary and key word lists the book now also features new concluding sections
further reading lists and web-search activities for each chapter to provide a comprehensive
suite of learning resources to help students develop a flexible and critical approach to the
study of genetic engineering.
