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Introduces the concepts and experimental strategies of genetic recombination to anyone with a basic knowledge of genetics and biochemistry. Provides a historical perspective to contextualize the widening role of recombinant genes in the therapy of somatic cells; and demonstrates the interplay between homologous, site- specific, transpositional, and illegitimate recombinations. Well illustrated with diagrams. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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The two aims of this introductory textbook are to (1) discuss--in simple terms--the concepts and experimental strategies of research into genetic recombination, and to (2) demonstrate how the different types of recombination (homologous, site-specific, transpositional and illegitimate) are related. For upper-level undergraduates, this book is a comprehensive guide to this traditionally challenging and increasingly important field. One of the most difficult yet important areas in modern biology explained in a lucid and up to date manner. Relates abstract genetic ideas to concrete experimental reality. The only available textbook treatment of this important subject.
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